Queen Camilla is reportedly feeling uneasy as Kate Middleton takes on a more prominent role and signals her future as the queen.
The Princess of Wales grabbed headlines during some of her latest public appearances, including the German State Banquet and her annual Together at Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey.
According to Heat Magazine, Kate’s choice of the historic Oriental Circlet Tiara at the state banquet drew attention and was seen by many as a clear signal of her future as queen.
Speaking with the publication, royal insiders said Kate’s growing influence and popularity have not gone unnoticed within the palace.
And this has been particularly difficult for Queen Camilla, seeing Kate and Prince William continue to shape the monarchy’s next chapter.
“It was no accident that Kate wore that enormous tiara, it was highly symbolic; effectively telling the world that it won’t be long before she’s queen,” they said.
“She’s so adored, within the family and by the British public, it makes sense she would start taking a bigger hand in shaping what the monarchy looks like moving forward.
“It is a highly publicised fact that King Charles is not well, so there is a sense of urgency to all of this and Kate is stepping up in a big way.”
However, Kate taking lead and giving new ideas and changes old traditions before becoming queen has not sit well with the Queen Consort.
“The old guard is not happy about this, especially Queen Camilla, who does not appreciate being told what standard she has to meet,” the source said.
“But Kate is stronger than people think and she is not stepping back.”
