King Charles and Queen Camilla appear close, but insiders suggest the couple is going through a divorce “in everything but name.” Away from the cameras, sources insist their marriage runs on very different terms. They maintain separate routines, homes, and priorities. Hence, what the public sees is only a part of the truth while the two lead independent lives.
Source claims King Charles and Queen Camilla are living very different lives
Divorce might currently not be on the table for King Charles and Queen Camilla, but sources say they have grown apart. According to RadarOnline’s exclusive report, while their bond remains intact in name, their marriage stands on duty rather than closeness. A source claimed that the couple is “divorced in everything but name.”
“They are putting on a united front in public,” the insider said. “But behind the scenes it’s a very different picture.” They further explained, “Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House. It’s a marriage of appearances and public relations optics at this stage.”
Ray Mill, Camilla’s country estate in Wiltshire, is where she hosts her children and grandchildren, and where she keeps her beloved rescue dogs. A family acquaintance explained, “For Camilla, Ray Mill is much more than just a house.” They continued, “It’s where she feels free from the demands of royal life.” Moreover, the queen has “always held on to it because it symbolizes her independence,” which has reportedly “deepened as her marriage to Charles has gone on.”
Before their marriage, Charles and Camilla agreed to keep separate retreats. However, with the latter spending the majority of her private time in Wiltshire, insiders say it appears less like balance and more like evidence of separate lives. The source stated that the royal couple “remain committed in their own way.” However, “it’s not the kind of marriage most people would recognize.” The insider concluded, “At this point, it’s the crown that binds them – not the relationship itself.”
King Charles, Queen Camilla facing ‘terrible’ problem at royal home
A royal summer is being wrecked by some uninvited guests.
Queen Camilla revealed this week that Sandringham — the royal family’s Norfolk estate — is in the middle of a full-blown wasp invasion, calling it a “terrible” situation that’s disrupting life on the King’s private grounds.
The 78-year-old Queen made the remark during a solo appearance at the Ebor Festival on Aug. 21, where she opened a new facility at York Racecourse, according to Hello! Magazine.
Camilla shared the frustrating update and admitted it’s not just Sandringham being stung. Her own bees at her private Wiltshire home are also causing trouble by “swarming.”
The royal sting operation comes just days after King Charles III himself issued a formal warning to visitors at Sandringham.
On Aug. 18, signs were posted near public areas of the estate that read: “Please be aware that wasp activity is currently high in this area. Thank you.”
Camilla is one of several beekeepers in the royal family.
Princess Kate Middleton’s bees are at Anmer Hall, in the corner of the gardens on the Sandringham estate, British royals expert, Hilary Fordwich, previously told Fox News Digital.
Meghan Markle has also pursued the hobby, as she featured a beekeeping segment in her show, “With Love, Meghan.”
The wasp infestation is just the latest issue to hit the monarch’s Sandringham Estate. King Charles was also said to be “livid” over a potential shortage of pheasants, according to The Sun.
The shortage could affect the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter. It is known as one of the monarch’s favorite pastimes during the holiday season.
“King Charles III is livid, frustrated and disappointed, reflecting both his deep personal attachment to the cherished family tradition and his broader commitment to his royal heritage,” British royal expert Hilary Fordwich previously told Fox News Digital.
“He’s also annoyed that the mishap reflects rather poorly on the management of Sandringham, which he inherited from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II,” she explained.
“The shoot gathers his extended royal family and guests, reinforcing bonds while upholding a long-standing aristocratic tradition. The root of the problem is that Charles has always opposed importing birds from elsewhere, preferring to maintain the estate’s game population. The eco-friendly approach has failed.”
According to the outlet, the number of birds currently available has dropped. This may force Charles, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family’s holiday plans.
Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.
King Charles Is Welcoming Trump for a Rare Royal Visit — Here’s What We Know
President Donald Trump is heading across the pond this week. And first lady Melania Trump will be right there by his side.
The royal family has confirmed on social media that Trump, 79, and his wife, 55, are heading to the U.K. for a “State Visit” with King Charles III.
“This week, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will undertake their second State Visit to the UK,” the Instagram post on Monday, September 15 reads. “Their first took place in 2019, as guests of Queen Elizabeth II.”
As the Instagram carousel reveals, Trump’s visit will include:
- A Carriage Procession through the Windsor Estate to Windsor Castle
- A Ceremonial Welcome in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle
- A visit to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, during which Trump and the first lady will privately lay a wreath on the Tomb of Queen Elizabeth II
- A Beating Retreat ceremony on the East Lawn at Windsor Castle, concluding with a flypast by F35s and the Red Arrows
- A State Banquet with speeches from the King and Trump
Charles III, 76, has been the news of late following another high-profile visit. His son Prince Harry recently stopped by the U.K. It was their first meeting in 19 months.
On September 14, The Guardian shared insight from Harry, 41, as he traveled to Ukraine. He reflected on his visit home and suggested it may pave the way for his family to spend more time in the UK in the months ahead. According to Harry, the time he just spent in the UK has “brought that closer” to becoming a reality.
Monday marks Harry’s birthday. Before he was born, Princess Diana actually carried a huge secret she chose not to share with then-Prince Charles. As People reported in 2019, she believed he might not have welcomed the truth she had discovered months before their second son’s arrival.
“I knew Harry was going to be a boy because I saw on the scan,” reads an excerpt from Andrew Morton’s Diana: Her True Story in 2019, that was written with Diana’s secret collaboration. “Charles always wanted a girl.”
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