The relationship between Prince William and Queen Camilla in particular has long been a matter of public interest.
Despite the image of unity often portrayed in public, underlying tensions have existed, especially between William and his stepmother, Camilla.
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According to royal expert Hirali Fordovich, Prince William initially couldn’t stand Camilla. Their relationship remained strained for years, primarily due to Camilla’s role in the breakdown of his parents’ marriage. William and Harry were reportedly against their father’s marriage to Camilla, and the public largely blamed her for the end of Charles and Diana’s marriage.
The relationship between William and Camilla began to improve when they faced a shared crisis—Charles III and Kate Middleton‘s battles with cancer. This common hardship brought them closer, with William coming to appreciate Camilla’s unwavering support for his father.
Camilla, aware of the difficult position she was in, approached her relationship with William and Harry cautiously.
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She avoided trying to play the role of their mother and instead focused on being a supportive partner to Charles, which eventually earned William’s respect.
Before her first meeting with William as his stepmother, Camilla was reportedly very anxious, even needing a vodka and tonic to calm her nerves. This nervousness highlighted the challenging path she faced in building a relationship with Charles’s children.
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Over time, William has grown to respect Camilla for her positive influence on his father and for not interfering with his relationship with his own children. This mutual respect has led to a closer bond between them, despite their rocky beginnings.
