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It has been rumored for some time now that there is tension brewing behind palace walls between Queen Camilla and the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. According to sources close to the royal family, Camilla feels threatened by Kate's rising popularity and influence and has been working to limit her public appearances. However, it seems Kate is now ready to take on a more prominent role and push back against Camilla's attempts to restrict her.
Camilla has reportedly been "strictly monitoring" Kate's public engagements to keep her appearances to a minimum. An insider said the Queen understands that attention may start to shift from her to Kate, which she desperately wants to avoid. It has become harder for Camilla to find excuses to keep Kate out of the spotlight, especially now that she is the Princess of Wales. The source also revealed that initially, Kate's supposed illness may have been exaggerated at Camilla's insistence to sideline her for a long period of time.
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As a "scheming adulteress", Camilla had to endure years of negative press before the public accepted her as Queen Consort. She has long coveted the role of Queen and feels threatened by the younger, more popular Kate. According to reports, Camilla took an instant disliking to Kate when she first arrived at the palace and has concealed her jealousy until now. As Queen, she has become arrogant and is demanding complete obedience, which has outraged Kate.
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However, Kate understands her power and popularity with the people. In a bold move, she refused to curtsy to Camilla at the King's coronation, demonstrating her disrespect for the new Queen. Sources say the Princess is now preparing for increased public appearances to cement her place as the most influential woman in the royal family. The era of Camilla controlling the agenda is coming to an end.
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Kate's first official return to duties took place in June when she attended the Queen's birthday parade. An insider reveals she is excited for an upcoming high-profile trip to New York City with Prince William in September for the Earthshot Prize Summit. This trip will be a great opportunity for the couple to get away from the pressures at home and have some fun. reportedly, Kate is working hard on her wardrobe for the event, wanting to make a big impression on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry is also planning a solo trip to New York the same month to promote his charities. If William does attend Earthshot, it's unlikely the brothers will interact given their ongoing estrangement. A Sunday Times source said William doesn't even want Harry at this coronation. Their relationship has become strained since Harry's memoir accusations against his older brother.
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The upcoming trips of both Kate and Harry raise questions about their roles outside the working royal family. For Harry, the frequent international trips seem to be an attempt to prove his ongoing relevance after stepping back. But does the public remain interested in a solo Harry without his wife Meghan by his side? Only time will tell if he can sustain attention on his own.
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As for Kate, she will likely receive help raising her profile from the attention and excitement around Earthshot. But sources say she may have to fight Camilla alone as it's unclear if William will truly support her in challenging the authority of his step-mother the Queen. Only what happens behind closed doors will reveal if William remains loyal to Camilla or if allegiances may be shifting towards his wife.
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One thing is for certain - Kate has tremendous support from the people as the most beloved royal. While Camilla will not give up her power easily, it won't be simple to overshadow the Princess. With her poise, grace and commitment to duties, Kate has earned the admiration of many around the world. She understands the people are her saving force in this rumored behind-the-scenes battle for prominence in the royal family. It promises to be an interesting few months as these influential women test their strength against each other on the world's biggest stages. The public will be watching eagerly to see how the drama unfolds.
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