World News / 28 November 2022
Camilla’s new companions buck tradition
There’s been a lot of debate about how accurate the latest series of The Crown is, but one thing that does seem correct is the desire of the now-King Charles and his wife to modernise the monarchy. Queen Consort Camilla has announced she’s shunning centuries of tradition by not having any ladies-in-waiting. Instead, she’ll be accompanied by 6 “Queen’s companions” whose honorary roles will be focused less on administration and correspondence and more on public events and campaigning. The symbolic change brings to an end a position that dates back to the middle ages when aristocratic close personal helpers of a Queen had a fundamental role in the Royal court. The new companions will get their first taste of the spotlight next week when Camilla hosts a reception for campaigners against domestic violence, so they won’t be waiting long to get stuck into their new jobs.
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