Queen Camilla reportedly feels just as popular as Kate Middleton following her U.S. visit. The Queen Consort undertook a four-day trip to the United States with King Charles and is said to feel on top of the world afterward. The visit was aimed at strengthening relations between the U.S. and the U.K. During their trip, they spent time with U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Camilla also delivered speeches and was widely praised for how she handled her engagements. Following this, reports suggest she is feeling extremely “smug,” perhaps more than ever before.
Queen Camilla tells Kate Middleton ‘she’s just as popular’ after US trip, per source
Queen Camilla reportedly feels just as popular as Kate Middleton following her recent U.S. trip with King Charles. The royal couple visited the United States on a four-day tour from April 27 to April 30, 2026. They marked the 250th anniversary of American independence, and the trip was aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries.
An insider told Star Magazine that the pair received widespread praise for how well they represented the U.K. Speaking about Camilla, the source added, “Camilla had quite a few moments herself. She did her share of speeches and events, and by all accounts, it was a huge success.” While they received a lot of admiration, they were also reportedly treated like “rock stars,” with the source alleging that the trip’s success has “gone to her head.” The insider said, “Camilla is like the cat that ate the canary. It’s hard to think of a time when she was more smug than she is right now.”
Kate Middleton, with her calm demeanor and strong presence, often steals the spotlight, which sources claim has long concerned Camilla. However, following the success of the recent trip, the Queen Consort reportedly believes she is “as popular” as the Princess of Wales.
The insider further added that she has even told Middleton that she and Prince William “need to cool their jets because she and Charles have no plans to step aside.”
