“Lonely woman who had to carve out her role in a world dominated by men”.
Thus the queen consort Camilla paid homage to Elizabeth II, recalling the memory of the " big blue eyes " and the "unforgettable" smile of the deceased sovereign.
Camilla's first speech since the death of Elizabeth II - September 8 at the age of 96 - should be broadcast in full by the BBC in the evening.
“It must have been so hard for her to be a single woman. There were no prime ministers or female presidents. She was the only one, so I think she has carved out her role , ”said the wife of King Charles III.
“She had these wonderful blue eyes that lit up her whole face when she smiled,” recalled Camilla, 75. “I will always remember his smile, it is unforgettable”.
Long unloved by the British for being Charles's lover when he was married to Princess Diana, Camilla slowly gained acclaim by engaging in violence against women or promoting reading.
Only last February Elizabeth II, who had not attended her civil marriage with Charles in 2005, gave her consent to become queen consort.
Last year less than half of Brits wanted Camilla to become queen. Now, according to a YouGov poll released this week , 53% of them now believe they will do a good job , while 18% think otherwise.
THE COUSINS AROUND THE IRON
Yesterday the eight cousins gathered around Grandma Elizabeth's coffin in Westminster Hall for a quarter of an hour, with their heads bowed. The adored William and Harry, Beatrice and Eugenia, the very affectionate daughters of Andrea, Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, the children of Princess Anna, and those of the Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise and Viscount Severn, the youngest.
