Queen Camilla Resolutely Shuns Ear Piercing Despite Grandchildren's Entreaties
Newly enthroned Queen Camilla, famous for her vibrant and impeccably royal ensembles adorned with a myriad of precious gems, has made an unexpected declaration: she will steadfastly refrain from piercing her ears, opting for clip-on earrings instead. Despite the urging of her grandchildren, the monarch remains steadfast in her resolve.
In an interview with British Vogue on the eve of her 75th birthday last year, Camilla divulged that her grandchildren attempted to convince her to pierce her ears, but their efforts were in vain. The Queen affirmed, "I will not make it a 75th birthday gift to myself. They may attempt to sway me, but my ears shall remain unpierced."
During her recent coronation, Queen Camilla honored the memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II by donning a pair of her pearl earrings. In the official coronation portraits that were publicized prior to the ceremony, the Queen was depicted wearing a set of earrings embellished with sapphires and rubies, accentuated with a pearl necklace of her own.
Camilla, mother to two children from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles and stepmother to Princes William and Harry, has a total of ten grandchildren and step-grandchildren. The eldest among them is Lola Parker Bowles, Tom Parker Bowles' daughter.
The Queen also disclosed to British Vogue her fondness for Wordle, revealing that she indulges in the game daily with her granddaughter. Camilla commented, "She'll message me with, 'I've cracked it in three,' to which I reply, 'Regrettably, I've bested it in two today.' It's thoroughly gratifying when it commends your brilliance."
From her first marriage, Camilla is grandmother to Eliza Lopes, twins Louis and Gus Lopes, and Freddy Parker Bowles. As a stepmother, she is also grandmother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet.
Queen Camilla's coronation dress, designed by Bruce Oldfield, contained a heartwarming tribute to her family. The names of her children and grandchildren were intricately embroidered into the hem of the gown. The dress also featured embroidered depictions of her two cherished dogs, Beth and Bluebell.
During the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Camilla's grandsons, including Prince George, were honored with the role of pages. Despite rumors that Gus might be unable to participate due to a broken arm, both he and his twin Louis were present at the event.