Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Quotes

Camilla is Queen of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms as the wife of King Charles III.Camilla was raised in East Sussex and South Kensington in England and educated in England, Switzerland, and France. In 1973, she married British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles; they divorced in 1995. Camilla and Charles were romantically involved periodically, both before and during each of their first marriages. Their relationship was highly publicised in the media and attracted worldwide scrutiny. In 2005, Camilla married Charles in the Windsor Guildhall, which was followed by a televised Anglican blessing at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. From their marriage until her husband's accession, she was known as the Duchess of Cornwall. On 8 September 2022, Charles became king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with Camilla as queen consort. Charles and Camilla's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

Camilla carries out public engagements representing the monarchy, often alongside her husband. She is also the patron, the president, or a member of numerous charities and organisations. Since 1994, Camilla has campaigned to raise awareness of osteoporosis, which has earned her several honours and awards. She has also campaigned to raise awareness of issues such as rape, sexual abuse, illiteracy, animal welfare, and poverty.



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Famous Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Quotes

“In a world where so many things have changed for the better, there are –sadly - still many vulnerable, forgotten and neglected children. Each one of them has a unique story”

During a speech
A speech by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall 25 February 2014 http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/speeches/speech-her-royal-highness-the-duchess-of-cornwall-dinner-barnardos-clarence-house

“Poetry is like time travel, and poems take us to the heart of the matter”

About poems that moves her to tears
First World War centenary: the war poem that moves the Duchess of Cornwall to tears The Daily Telegraph 28 June 2014 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/10932405/First-World-War-centenary-the-war-poem-that-moves-the-Duchess-of-Cornwall-to-tears.html#disqus_thread

“Reading is exciting. Reading is fun. Reading is cool. There is nothing quite like the thrill of opening a book and being drawn into another world to meet new people and to discover their stories - it’s like making new friends”

The Duchess of Cornwall to children
Reading is cool so please find the time, Camilla tells children The Evening Standard 1 March 2012 http://www.standard.co.uk/news/get-london-reading/reading-is-cool-so-please-find-the-time-camilla-tells-children-7498850.html

“Oh, it's quite all right, we curse quite a lot around here.”

To Sharon Osbourne, after rocker Ozzy's wife caused a stir when she told Camilla "I think you're fucking great" at Queen's Golden Jubilee Concert, Buckingham Palace, June 2002. Davies, Hugh: Four letters from Ozzy's wife fail to rock Palace- The Daily Telegraph (13 July 2002) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1401255/Four-letters-from-Ozzys-wife-fail-to-rock-Palace.html

“Being a friendly neighbour has always been the keystone of community life and just saying “hello” can sometimes make a huge difference”

The Duchess of Cornwall meet Big Lunchers from across Scotland
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, meets Big Lunchers from across Scotland 11 May 2012 http://www.thebiglunchers.com/index.php/2012/05/her-royal-highnessthe-duchess-of-cornwall-meets-big-lunchers-from-across-scotland/

“There are lots of things I do feel strongly about, but if I speak about them I will be on my best behaviour.”

During a tour at BBC radio
Charles and Camilla tour bbc radio MSN 2 February 2014 http://news.uk.msn.com/charles-and-camilla-tour-bbc-radio

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Quotes

“My grandfather, P Morton Shand, […] declared that ‘A woman who cannot make soup should not be allowed to marry’. You might not agree with his rants, but there was no doubting his passion for proper food”

The Duchess of Cornwall during a speech for the launch of British Food Fortnight in London
A speech by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to mark the launch of British Food Fortnight, Westminster Cathedral, London 22 April 2010 http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/speeches/speech-hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-mark-the-launch-of-british-food-fortnight

“Oh, oh, very badly. I would love to start again but maybe I’m too old”

Asked about playing tennis at Wimbledon
The Daily Express 28 June, 2013 http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/410883/Oops-BBC-airs-Camilla-Duchess-of-Cornwall-s-private-chat-with-John-McEnroe-at-Wimbledon

“As a half-resident of Wiltshire I feel very loyal to the county.”

About Wiltshire during a visit to County Hall in Trowbridge .
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opens County Hall Wiltshire.gov 26 June 2014 http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/latestnews.htm?aid=153230

“English students don't spend much time on their studies. They're more interested in partying and having fun.”

The Duchess of Cornwall compares hardworking Pakistani students to the National Union of Students, October 2006.
Guardian, 5 Nov 2006 http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2006/nov/05/7days.observermain

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