Camilla ‘Furious’ at Kate After ‘Deeply Humiliating’ Moment With Melania as Rumors of Their ‘Strained’ Relationship Finally Become Public
Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. might have shed light on tensions within the royal family. Two key players, Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, might have to work things out behind the scenes.
In a video circulated online, Queen Camilla reportedly brushed Kate Middleton away during a conversation with first lady Melania Trump. The small act might be a sign of a bigger problem. “Things were strained backstage, a source told RadarOnline. All eyes were on Kate, and Camilla was clearly aware of that. She was furious that the attention had slipped away from her and knew people would gossip about it later.”
“It may have looked minor, but Kate took it as being sidelined,” the source continued. “After all the effort she has put into proving herself as the future of the monarchy, it was deeply humiliating.”
At one point at the state banquet, the president was seen confusing Camilla and Kate. He can be seen addressing and thanking the Princess of Wales as the “Queen”—whom he described as “very, very special.” One viral photo from the dinner captured Kate and Donald Trump laughing while eating.
“Trump directed most of his conversation toward Kate. She came across as polished, confident, completely natural. The contrast with Camilla was clear – and she was aware of it,” Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told People, adding that the Princess was reportedly “very aware” her presence would be scrutinized.
However, during the speech, Trump made it clear to thank King Charles and Queen Camilla for their “extraordinary graciousness” and to say that he was “deeply grateful” for their hospitality for his second state visit. Though, the Kate Middleton interaction dug deep with the Queen Consort. “Camilla dislikes being eclipsed,” the RadarOnline source said. “Kate’s growing authority carries a queenly air, and it is creating tensions.
Middleton appeared to be “animated and happy and having a laugh” during her time at the state banquet. “She lightened the whole evening. She lit up the table with the megawatt smile. There was a lot of pressure on her because all eyes were on her,” Seward said. The expert also expressed that Kate’s traits showed signs of”being a remarkable future Queen.”
Other sites had reported that the state visit drew attention to Kate and Camilla’s budding feud. “The tension was impossible to ignore,” an insider told Closer. “Every gesture and every colour choice felt like a power move. It was Kate who drew the attention, and that didn’t go down well with Camilla. From the moment Kate arrived, she proved herself to be the real power player.”
Us Weekly last year reported on Kate and Camilla’s secret “tense relationship,” with the outlet saying that Camilla has been vocal behind closed doors that Charles should be king for as long as he can. “She loves her responsibilities,” the insider explained. “Her whole life, she has always wanted to be queen, so she doesn’t want to let it go so fast.”
