Camilla's Coronation Gown Controversy: Stirring Royal Tensions
In a move that has ignited tensions within the royal family, Queen Camilla has reportedly chosen Bruce Oldfield, the designer who once made Princess Diana a fashion icon, to create her coronation gown. The decision has sparked outrage from Prince William and Prince Harry, who view this as a disrespectful act towards their late mother, according to palace insiders.
A high-ranking royal courtier expressed their disapproval, stating, "This is Camilla's ultimate diss at Diana. You'd think she'd be satisfied by stealing Charles and robbing Diana of the throne, but Camilla is driven by her jealous desire to outdo the tragic princess."
Camilla has been developing a close relationship with the 72-year-old British fashion mogul, who once claimed, "I gave Diana her glamour and Camilla her confidence." Palace sources suggest that Camilla will need Oldfield's expertise when Prince Charles is officially crowned on May 6.
Oldfield appears to have held a grudge against Princess Diana for dropping him as her designer following her separation from Prince Charles. Additionally, Diana ended her role as president of Barnardo's, a charity close to Oldfield's heart, as he was given up for adoption as an infant. He once lamented, "We were shunned. We were pissed off."
The decision to work with Oldfield has deeply upset Prince William, who sees this as another affront to his mother's memory. An insider shared, "William has long resented Camilla for wrecking his family. He still sees her as the woman who pushed his mother out the door, and there's little doubt in his mind Diana would be alive today if it hadn't been for Camilla's meddling."
The situation has prompted Prince William to reach out to his estranged brother, Prince Harry. While the brothers have not fully reconciled, they are united in their outrage over the coronation gown decision.
The courtier revealed that Prince William is considering boycotting the coronation, demanding that Camilla choose another designer for her gown. If she does not comply, there may be an empty chair at the historic event, marking the latest chapter in the ongoing drama within the royal family.