Queen Camilla may have reminded Kate Middleton, “who’s in charge,” with her hand gesture during the conversation with Melania Trump. On September 17, the British royals welcomed United States President Donald Trump and the First Lady for their second official state visit to the United Kingdom. Shortly after the arrival, the ladies, Kate, Camilla, and Melania, were spotted having a conversation.
A video from the moment has now gone viral. It showed the queen seemingly interrupting the Princess of Wales’ exchange with the First Lady. Camilla abruptly stopped Kate with a hand gesture, and the latter soon stepped aside. A report has now surfaced, suggesting that the queen didn’t want the princess stealing her limelight during the welcome ceremony at Windsor Castle, which was captured in detail on camera.
Queen Camilla didn’t want Kate Middleton stealing her limelight at Windsor Castle, says source
Queen Camilla ejected the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, from her conversation with First Lady Melania Trump pic.twitter.com/dxby1mhE53
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Queen Camilla allegedly didn’t want Kate Middleton to steal her limelight during Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s welcome ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Rob Shuter‘s exclusive report suggests that it was not only about following the royal protocol. Insiders have claimed that the move instead highlighted the complicated dynamics between Camilla and Kate.
A palace insider told #ShuterScoop that the queen consort “respects” the Princess of Wales. However, they claimed that Camilla “also wants to remind” Kate who the queen is. The insider explained that when the 78-year-old “waved Kate aside to chat with Melania,” the move was a “subtle way” of telling her, “Don’t forget who’s in charge now.” Another insider echoed the same claims.
A second insider told Shuter that Camilla is “not about to let Kate steal her shine.” The report continued to suggest that this complicated dynamic between the two royals is heightened at big events. This is reportedly when they both come across prominent figures. The source added that in such scenarios, Kate’s “warmth draws attention,” while Camilla “notices” it. They both still keep it “professional,” it seems.
Another aide told Shuter that despite maintaining professionalism, Camilla’s “hand wave said it all” during the recent event.
