Queen Camilla apparently caused concern at the British court with a small faux pas during her recent visit to France with King Charles. Because the palace has taken a new measure that will now be used when the Queen appears.
After King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, had to postpone their visit to France in spring 2023 due to unrest, they made up for it a few months later. From September 20th to 22nd they took part in both Paris and Bordeaux appointments come true. They seemed to be along for the ride Emmanuel Macron, 45, and his wife Brigitte, 70, are easy to understand. But upon her arrival in the French capital, the monarch’s wife had a small mishap – which now has consequences.
Queen Camilla’s mishap happens in France
When the royal couple got off the plane in Paris, Charles ran in front. His wife followed, but was surprised by strong gusts of wind. The queen had to hold on to the pink hat that matched her ensemble. This seemed to be a challenge because she was also holding her bag in her right hand and was supporting herself on the railing with her left hand. The 76-year-old has also appeared a bit unsteady when exiting various carriages in the past, as she had to climb down the small staircase hands-free.
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Palace introduces new measure after faux pas
The state visit to France provided the final impetus to introduce a new measure. This was used for the first time at Charles’ first opening of Parliament as monarch Tuesday, November 7th. The Regent wore the Imperial State Crown, his long crimson state coat and the uniform of the Admiral of the Royal Fleet, after being driven in a carriage procession from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords in the diamond-studded state coach. Camilla chose her coronation dress and for the first time the famous George IV state diadem adorned her head.
The queen had help getting in and out of the carriage: a railing was attached to the vehicle so that she would not have the embarrassment of losing her balance again. There are always staff available to catch Camilla in an emergency, but according to the Daily Mail they are not allowed to simply touch her without her giving them a signal. Installing the support in the form of the railing seems to be the more inconspicuous way to help.
Sources used: picture-alliance.com, twitter.com, dailymail.co.uk