LONDON – Queen Camilla once defended herself from an assault on a train by striking her attacker with her shoe, according to a new book detailing royal family matters. The incident reportedly occurred when she was between 16 and 17 years old.
The book, “Power and the Palace” by Valentine Low, claims a man inappropriately touched the then-young Camilla on a train. Responding swiftly, Camilla removed her shoe and struck the man. The precise details of the assault and the immediate aftermath remain limited,but the incident demonstrates a decisive reaction to unwanted physical contact.
Upon the train’s arrival in London, the incident was reported to authorities, and the man was later arrested by police. Details regarding the legal proceedings against the attacker have not been publicly released.
Did you know? – Queen Camilla is the first Queen Consort to have previously been divorced before marrying a reigning monarch.
Buckingham Palace has not issued an official statement regarding this revelation. The account has drawn meaningful attention from British media outlets, sparking discussion about personal safety and the Queen’s resilience. The incident occurred decades before her marriage to King Charles III.
In her more recent public life, Camilla has actively championed victims of domestic violence, sexual attacks, and rape. She serves as the patron for the charity Safelives, which assists individuals experiencing domestic violence. She also personally offered support to Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband was sentenced to 20 years in prison this year for decades of marital rape.
Pro tip: – Reporting sexual assault to the police is a crucial step in seeking justice and accessing support services.
This revelation follows another excerpt published by The Sunday Times from the same book, which is set for release later this month. That earlier portion indicated that the late Queen Elizabeth II had been in favor of Britain remaining in the European Union. low’s book also reportedly includes details about King Charles III and Prince William.
