King Charles III and Queen Camilla do live together in their official London residence, Clarence House. However, they also maintain separate private homes and have separate bedrooms, an arrangement that both they and former staff attribute to the success and longevity of their marriage.
“Camilla enjoys time with her many friends and family, and Charles values private work and creative time,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News. “Spending time apart allows them both to follow their individual lifestyles—and enjoy their time together before and afterwards even more.”
Queen Camilla experienced a chest infection, later revealed to be a form of pneumonia, which forced her to cancel engagements in late 2024, leading to ongoing post-viral fatigue requiring rest and a modified schedule, though she has since recovered from the acute illness. She confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis during a state visit, managing indoor events but avoiding strenuous outdoor activities due to tiredness.
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
In his book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants (via The Daily Mail) royal author Tom Quinn claimed that Harry and William called Queen Camilla "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil" and the "Witch of the West" as teenagers.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
Yes, Queen Camilla does have royal blood through several aristocratic lines, notably descending from the Stuart royal family, making her and King Charles distant cousins, and her ancestry includes notable figures like William Coutts Keppel, the 7th Earl of Albemarle, linking her to the British monarchy's past through noble lineage, though she wasn't born directly into the reigning royal family.
Yes I know that the Queen Elizabeth said in an episode of The Crown that she only ever loved Prince Phillip and Porchey was just a friend, but had she loved Porchey he would have been 100% a better husband the Phillip. They had so much mutual respect for each other and had so much in common.
She would rise at 7:30am, ensuring she got a respectable eight and a half hours of sleep each night. Exercise is known to aid a good sleep routine, and like the late monarch, Kate is renowned for her love of outdoor exercise.
Queen Camilla was once a heavy smoker - but stopped the habit years ago.
Camila Cabello's self-titled debut solo album, Camila, was released on January 12, 2018, featuring hits like "Havana" and "Never Be the Same," launching her successful solo career after leaving Fifth Harmony.
According to an undated statement from Clarence House, Camilla used to be a smoker but has not smoked for many years. Though no details were publicly released, it was confirmed in March 2007 that she had undergone a hysterectomy. In April 2010, she fractured her left leg while hill walking in Scotland.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's love story has been anything but conventional. Despite marrying Diana Spencer, Charles never got over his former girlfriend—and against all odds (and through no small amount of royal scandal) they got their happy ending 35 years after they first met.
Camilla did not attend Diana's funeral on September 6, 1997.
Do the royals still sleep in separate beds? It seems many royals still do, from the King and Queen to the Prince and Princess of Wales. Still, while they maintain separate bedrooms, it's fair to say they have sleepovers whenever the mood hits them!
While that innuendo had no basis in reality, The Crown's creators spun it into various invented scenes, imagining that Porchey made Prince Philip jealous.
Robert Dudley was one of Elizabeth's 'favourites', a long-term suitor and believed by many to have been her one true love. Elizabeth's fondness for Dudley and his proximity to her as Master of the Horse and Privy Councillor, made him influential and envied for his access to the Queen.
The Queen attended the Earl's funeral, and remained a friend of his widow, Jeanie. As Lord Porchester, Carnarvon became an influential figure in British horseracing, establishing a reputation as a successful breeder at the Highclere Stud.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Queen Camilla is opening up about her health after reducing her duties for the Qatar state visit while recovering from a chest infection. On Dec. 3, the Queen, 77, told guests at the Buckingham Palace festivities for the incoming state visit that her recent chest infection was a form of pneumonia.
Although she doesn't have royal blood, her family has some surprising connections to the British aristocracy. Explore even more of our royal history discoveries via the History Hub. From King Charles II's family tree to the Royals in the 1921 Census, there is so much fascinating history to explore.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
I omitted obey from my vows.
Yes, traditionally, Princess Catherine (Kate) was expected to curtsy to "blood princesses" like Beatrice and Eugenie when she wasn't with Prince William, but as the Princess of Wales and wife of the heir, her higher rank often means Beatrice and Eugenie curtsy to her when they're together, though these rules can be complex and are sometimes nuanced by specific circumstances or evolving protocols, with some reports suggesting less strict adherence today, especially privately.