Royal fans in stitches at Camilla's 'relatable' entrance to Commonwealth service

13 March 2023 , 15:43

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Royal fans in stitches at Camilla's 'relatable' entrance to Commonwealth service

Queen Camilla has left royal fans in stitches over her hasty entrance into Westminster Abbey for this year's Commonwealth service.

Ahead of this year's event, King Charles and the Queen Consort were treated to a traditional Māori greeting by the Ngāti Rānana London Māori Club as they made their way inside the cathedral.

However, the couple's varying entrance styles have raised eyebrows online.

While Charles paused to show his appreciation for the greeting, a smiling Camilla appeared to be in a hurry to get inside. She only paused briefly, clutching her hat in the blustery wind, which fans suspect was the reason she felt the need to rush toward the great west door.

Camilla battles the wind as she enters the Abbey (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Holding onto her hat (James Whatling)

Her strange entrance confused many online, who questioned why she was rushing, before she turned back to listen to the greeting.

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Debating the moment, one Twitter user asked: "I wonder why Camilla shot into the Cathedral rather than stand with Charles to watch the Maori greeting."

A second wrote: "Hahah! Camilla just leaves Charles in the wind." But another thought: "Camilla rushed in ahead, apparently fearful that her hat would blow off in the wind."

King Charles also had to battle the windy conditions (PA)

As did Princess Kate (GC Images)

Someone else suggested: "Or it was too cold for someone who was just coming off of a illness a few weeks ago. She stood by the door waiting for the king."

Alongside the much-debated hat - a feather beret by Philip Treacy - Queen Camilla wore a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare. She also sported the late Queen Elizabeth II's sapphire chrysanthemum brooch.

King Charles arrives for the ceremony (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

The sparkling diamond and sapphire piece set in platinum was worn by the late Queen for the official photos taken on her honeymoon with the late Duke of Edinburgh at Broadlands in Hampshire in 1947.

The late monarch was also pictured wearing the jewellery when she and Philip marked 73 years of marriage in 2020 – their final wedding anniversary together before the duke died in 2021.

Amber O'Connor