Prince Charles’ kiss to his sister-in-law and Camilla’s surprising reaction

The taste for horse racing is a historic tradition in the UK and for years the faithful of this sport have found their perfect meeting point at Ascot Racecourse. After a hiatus forced by the pandemic, one of the favorite appointments of the British royal family and often led by Elizabeth II. The Queen has withdrawn from this edition due to the known mobility issues she has at the age of 98, but she is following the evolution of her competition horse from Windsor. However, he bequeathed his presence to other representatives of the crown, led by his son de Prince Carlos.

It is Lady Di’s ex-husband who played the main role in one of the anecdotes of the first days and there is a lot of talk about it on the islands. Charles from England was in a very good mood, joking and very affectionate… but with an unexpected person. Most of the heir’s attentions did not go to Camilla Parker Bowles† It was to another woman, her sister-in-law, who received a lavish kiss on the cheek from a Carlos who boasted of a good relationship with his brother’s wife, Sophie of Wessex†

The cordial greeting between them in the Ascot box gave rise to many comments, although practically none were malicious, but rather emphasized the existing feeling between brothers-in-law. What struck me most was the reaction of the Duchess of Cornwall, who didn’t even lift her eyes from the ground to see this viral moment. Camilla was alone and showed indifference and nonchalance on the spot.

No wonder Charles and the wife of the English Prince Edward get along so well. In England she is said to be Queen Elizabeth’s favorite daughter-in-law. From those powders this mud. And it’s that Sophie and Eduardo is the only marriage that can boast that it hasn’t been the victim of divorce or a famous crisis, something that the other children of the long-lived monarch have experienced.

Elizabeth II’s absence from Ascot is a difficult void to fill, but Peter Phillips and Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt came in and left an empty seat in the carriage they entered the property in. This has been interpreted as a tribute to the figure of the Queen. What was not missing are the classic hats, the star accessory of these races. For example, Sofia of Wessex was one with a wing held by a bouquet of flowers. My fair lady. Elegance is also noted, in her case with a blue lace dress.

Ascot has once again brought together important faces of The Firm, including the daughter of controversial Andrew of York, Princess Beatrice, who was always accompanied by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli. Here are some of the best images from one of the biggest events in the English royal calendar.