Queen Elizabeth issued ‘very specific warning’ to Queen Camilla before marrying King Charles

Charles exchanged vows with Camilla in April 2005 following their engagement in February. And now it's been 19 years since they held their nuptials.

Published on: Jun 13, 2024, 23:16:13 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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King Charles exchanged vows with Queen Camilla at Windsor Guildhall in April 2005 following their engagement in February. And now it's been 19 years since they held their nuptials in a civil ceremony.

Following their wedding, Camilla faced some issues with her striking gold leaf feathers headband as the wind blew around her. (Getty)

However, Queen Elizabeth II didn't attend the event as Charles and Camilla actually tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with only 28 guests, including Prince William and Prince Harry. Camilla and her first husband Andrew Parker Bowles' kids -- Andrew Parker Bowles, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes -- were also in attendance.

Being the head of the Church of England, the Queen thought it would be inappropriate for her to attend his son's wedding. Despite this, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, joined the newly-wed couple during the Service of Prayer and Dedication and by organizing a grand reception for them in Windsor Castle.

What was the Queen's warning to Camilla?

Following their wedding, Camilla faced some issues with her striking gold leaf feathers headband as the wind blew around her. The couple was photographed together on the staircase of St George's Chapel.

Meanwhile, the Queen noticed her struggles. The Daily Mail claims that the Queen told Charles, “I did warn her, wearing feathers.”

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Former royal butler opens up about wedding day and Queen's bond with family

Recalling Charles and Camilla's wedding, former royal butler Grant Harrold, who attended the ceremony, revealed that the Queen organised everything from flowers to rings of Charles and Camilla. In fact, she made a funny speech at the newlyweds' celebration.

The biggest misunderstanding about the wedding was that the Queen wasn't supportive or enjoyed the ceremony, Grant stated, adding that “it's complete nonsense.”

“Her attendance and speech would have been seen as an olive branch to Charles and Camilla - her blessing of the marriage. The royals don't do things lightly and she would have not attended if she hadn't been happy to.”

The Queen enjoyed drinks with other family members during the reception at St George's Hall, the former Royal buttled stated.

According to her, the Queen even addressed the attendees at the reception.

“The Queen was amazing at the wedding, she gave a very funny speech, she was really happy as was Prince Philip. I can't remember her exact words but she was funny.”

She said the Queen likened their bond to a horse race at the Grand National, mentioning that she was fantastic comedian.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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