However, since marrying Charles in 2005, Camilla’s public image has gradually improved.
No longer a tabloid villain, Camilla is admired for her hard work and down-to-earth demeanor.
The rise of Queen Camilla is truly remarkable, but it’s not without scrutiny.
“I think Camilla has transformed Charles,” royal expert Penny Junor toldVanity Fairin 2022.
“He is happier with her than he has ever been.
Charles was photographed gazing down at Camilla with a soft, affectionate smile.
According to body language expert Jess Ponce III, Charles' love for Camilla is unmistakable.
“There is an intimacy in his expression,” Ponce exclusively told The List.
“His head is titled as the two make eye contact.
Overall, he is comfortable and self-assured when the two are together.”
But according to his brother, Prince Harry, there’s plenty of drama happening behind the scenes.
“Despite Willy and me urging him not to, Pa was going ahead,” Harry wrote.
“We pumped his hand, wished him well.”
According to James, this suggested that Camilla felt anxious in the presence of her stepson-in-law.
However, Camilla isn’t the only one who feels uncomfortable in these interactions.
One photo from the event shows William smiling as he leans in to chat with the queen consort.
“His hands remain closed in front of him,” Ponce revealed to The List.
“While it is not a chilly encounter, he lacks the warmth of someone familiar.”
According to Jess Ponce III, Harry’s body language signaled his distrust of Camilla.
“Specifically, he is paying careful attention to his wife and Camilla.
After all, Anne had plenty of reasons to dislike her new sister-in-law.
Then, of course, there was Charles and Camilla’s affair, which disgraced the entire royal family.
Over the years, royal watchers and body language experts alike noticed several signs of disharmony between the women.
Despite their rocky start, though, many believe that their relationship has transformed.
Judi James noted toExpressthat Camilla often appears nervous in public but loosens up when Anne is around.
More evidence of their sweet friendship came in 2017 when the pair greeted each other at a sporting event.
Jess Ponce III explained that Anne’s body language conveyed pure warmth during the interaction.
“This photo is all about friendship,” Ponce told us.
“The exchange does not seem effortful in the slightest,” Ponce stated.
In the early years, the sovereign quietly showed her disapproval of Camilla by keeping her distance.
Nonetheless, Elizabeth eventually warmed up to her daughter-in-law, and their relationship flourished.
The women chatted jovially, looking comfortable in each other’s presence.
The queen was even spotted leaning slightly toward Camilla.
However, the queen’s sense of duty was still paramount.
As Jess Ponce III explained, Queen Elizabeth’s body language at this event was all about business.
“While Camilla is paying attention to the queen, the queen is focused on the occasion.
In May 2023, royal watchers noticed that Catherine didn’t curtsy to Camilla at the coronation.
As body language expert Jess Ponce III told us, “Princess Catherine is always appropriate and respectful.
In one photo, Catherine is seen leaning in close to Camilla while chatting.
According to Ponce, this was a positiveandauthentic interaction.
“In this photo, she is giving Camilla full respect and attention.
She comes off as very comfortable with Camilla and offers a friendly, warm smile,” Ponce shared.
Catherine and Camilla are genuinely in good standing.
In 2023, a source alleged toOK!
magazinethat Camilla feels uncomfortable around Markle and Harry.
Camilla and Meghan don’t seem to be connecting at all,” Ponce told The List.
“While they are both present, there are no physical signs of a familiar, friendly interaction.
Meghan, who already may be uncomfortable given all that was happening, does not bond with Camilla.”
Furthermore, they have a special connection thanks to their mutual interest in charitable causes.
Camilla and Beatrice’s bond isn’t new, though.
Occasionally, you’ll see this pair out and about at royal events.
Some observers have noticed that the women seem pleasant enough with each other but also distant.
Body language expert Jess Ponce III seems to agree.
Ponce noted that Sohpie’s body language was somewhat cold.
“She is definitely cordial, but whether or not she likes Camilla remains to be seen.
She is being polite.”
In 2023, Camilla joined the three mini royals for a carriage ride during Trooping the Colour.
Observing their body language, Ponce noted that the youngsters barely interacted with the queen consort.
“All three children are fully engaged in the moment, paying little attention to Camilla.
Rather they are caught up in the experience of the crowd and circumstance,” Ponce explained.
Notably, Camilla seemed equally uninterested in the kids.
“She does not necessarily show any warmth toward them,” Ponce shared.
“Kids bring out the child in all of us, but not her.”
