The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Rothesay, Camilla Parker-Bowles made an important appearance recently. The Duchess who is currently resuming face to face engagement in England was given an important responsibility that was once held by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Camilla was given the role of Colonel-in-chief of the Rifles after taking over the role from Prince Philip.
Prince Philip stepped down from his royals after over 70 years of servitude to the crown. He is now in retirement and is currently spending summer holidays with the Queen in Balmoral in Scotland.
In the recent engagement Camilla attended, the Duchess was seen donning a Rifles green coat dress and a bugle brooch. Before her appointment as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles, the Duchess was appointed Royal Colonel of 4th Battalion of The Rifles back in 2007, a title she continues to hold.
Many praised the Duchess appearance in the historic event. Despite the event being face to face, the event held the utmost safety for everyone. People were not wearing masks but practiced social distancing.
Prince Philip has been the Colonel-in-Chief of the infantry division since its creation in 2007 but relinquished the role last July 22 in favor for his daughter-in-law.
"Your Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, good morning. And happy Salamanca Day All Rifleman, whether serving or retired would like to thank you for 67 years of continuous service, support and leadership to the Rifles and to our forming and antecedent regiments. And on this occasion, as you hand over your duties as Colonel-in-Chief to her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, we would like to wish you fair wind and following seas. And with that, Sir, may I have your leave for the Bugle Major to sound the Rifle Call and No More Parades”, Assistant Colonel Commandant, Major General Tom Copinger-Symes said on his salute to Prince Philip.
The Duchess of Cornwall has been given numerous brand new appointments now since the Queen and Prince Philip’s decision to stay longer in Balmoral. Rumors have been circulating that the Queen has no plans to go back to Buckingham palace this year.
Camilla’s new roles in the royal family is also in preparation for her to become the ‘Princes Consort’, to future King, Prince Charles.
The two are apparently taking over the numerous engagements of the Queen and Prince Philip, as they have already gone back to their home in London, Clarence House.
There are numerous signs that are leading people to believe that Charles will be crowned soon as King.