Journalists, photographers and collaborators describe an accessible, constant and surprisingly direct personality.
In royalty, not everything is based on rank. The way you treat teams, punctuality and the ability to stay on track are just as important. Several observers of the royal world confide that, in this very codified environment, a figure clearly stands out for his simplicity of contact and his professionalism.
Chris Ship, Royal Affairs Editor at ITV News, sums up this sentiment in no uncertain terms: “He is by far the easiest and most pleasant member of the royal family to work with.”he declared to the Mirror. For him, this ease comes from a constant attitude, visible both during major events and in less publicized moments. This reputation has been built over the years, as teams have been able to observe his way of handling unforeseen events, of sequencing appointments and of remaining accessible despite an omnipresent protocol.
However, in the 1990s, pressure from the tabloid press fueled a very negative public image of this personality. This period had a profound impact on its media trajectory and had a long influence on the perception of the general public. Royal photographer Joshua Brandwood, a regular at official events, defended himself against online criticism. “I am saddened to see truly abhorrent comments about Her Majesty”he wrote about X. He added: “Every time I had the privilege of photographing this person, she showed herself with exemplary kindness and courtesy.”
You will have understood, Queen Camilla is today the most popular crowned head of the family. The employees evoke a welcoming presence, involved in their files and attentive to the work of the teams. In private as in public, several testimonies agree to describe a direct, informal approach, facilitating exchanges with the organizers.
Chris Ship also emphasizes that it particularly came to light after the cancer diagnosis of the monarch, her husband King Charles III, in February 2024. “The surprising thing is that while the King was on leave to undergo cancer treatment and Prince William and Kate Middleton took a step back to also deal with Catherine’s diagnosis, Camilla single-handedly led the royal family,” he declared. According to him, she has “kept the show for months.” Increased involvement, having helped to improve its image.
