In a surprising turn of events, Queen Camilla, once nicknamed the “evil stepmother” by Prince Harry, appears to be following suit as she prepares to star in an upcoming ITV documentary. The Queen Consort will appear in Her Majesty the Queen: Behind closed doorsa 90-minute film that will focus on her passionate work to raise awareness about domestic violence.
According to recent reports, the documentary will highlight Camilla’s commitment to ending violence against women, and will showcase her conversations with victims, their families and advocates. As patron of the charity SafeLives, Camilla has been heavily involved in supporting refugee women across the UK, often making public and private visits to show her solidarity.
This documentary comes shortly after Prince Harry’s appearance in the explosive Tabloids on trialwhere he discussed his ongoing battle with the British tabloids. It’s hard not to draw parallels between Harry’s public crusade and Camilla’s own foray into the media spotlight. The two have had a complicated history, with Harry famously referring to Camilla as “the villain” and the “third person” in his parents’ marriage.
According to GB News, While promoting his memoirs ReplacementHarry did not hold back in his criticism of Camilla, accusing her of being “dangerous” in her quest to rehabilitate her image through connections with the British press. “There was an open willingness on both sides to exchange information,” Harry claimed, suggesting that Camilla’s rise to become Queen Consort came at a cost. “With a family built on hierarchy, and with her on track to be Queen Consort, there were going to be people or bodies left on the street because of that,” he alleged.
Now that Camilla is delving into the world of documentary, some see it as a step to reframe her narrative and highlight her dedication to causes she cares about. The upcoming film not only sheds light on her efforts to combat domestic violence, but also puts her in a new light, perhaps countering some of the criticism that has dogged her for years.
As Camilla prepares to share her story with the world, it’s clear that the dynamics within the royal family continue to evolve, with each member finding their own way to navigate the complex relationship between duty, public perception and personal legacy.