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Queen Camilla was delivered a major blow from one of her biggest supporters especially at a time when the royal family has been going through a turmoil.<\/p>\n
When the royals had already been falling short on supporters as the public criticises their decisions, Camilla seemed to be abandoned by an ally, someone who has been a key player in the Queen\u2019s Reading Room charity.<\/p>\n
The charity was founded during the pandemic to encourage reading in all ages by Camilla. Historical author Philippa Gregory helped launch the Queen\u2019s Reading Room Festival in 2023 and acted as a judge at her Commonwealth essay writing competition the following year. <\/p>\n
Hence her remarks come as a shock.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just don’t think it\u2019s really appropriate in the modern world, and I object if it’s particularly expensive,\u201d Philippa said during a radio show interview.<\/p>\n
King Charles\u2019s wife has remained steadfast throughout especially as the monarch faces the consequences of his shamed brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. <\/p>\n
The timing of the comments is particularly brutal for the royal. However, the author added that Camilla deserves the praise for her work.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat Queen Camilla has done for reading, and for literature and for literacy in this country is really, really significant,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s nothing personal, it\u2019s not about them personally, but I just don\u2019t know that in a mature democracy we need a royal family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n