Meghan's cryptic message to Camilla in mysterious birthday post for new brand
Meghan Markle posted a cryptic message to social media as Queen Camilla celebrates her birthday today, with the two women said to have a strained relationship.
On her 78th birthday, Queen Camilla finds herself at the center of a social media buzz as Meghan Markle, her estranged daughter-in-law, shares a mysterious birthday post for her lifestyle brand As Ever.
Meghan took to Instagram stories with a clip showing her unveiling a crate of three wine bottles from her brand. Accompanying the video, Meghan penned: "Sending birthday love (both near and far) to my ladies," complete with a heart emoji. The recipients of the wine remain a topic of speculation, but many believe the message was subtly directed at the Queen.
Initially, Meghan and Camilla reportedly shared common interests in the arts and wine, which helped them bond when Meghan entered the Royal family. However tensions have frayed since.
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However, their relationship seems to have hit rocky waters, particularly after an incident five years ago that reportedly left Camilla quite distressed. This tension was reported by the Mirror, which claimed Meghan had gone back on a promise not to eclipse Camilla's significant advocacy work against abuse.
The controversy arose when Meghan allegedly arranged for photos of her at a theatre to be released on the same day as Camilla's speech at the 10th anniversary of the Women of the World Festival in London, an event nearly a year in the making. Despite assurances to the contrary, the publication of Meghan's National Theatre visit coincided with Camilla's momentous address, casting a shadow over the Duchess's campaign, reports the Mirror.
Meghan's enigmatic nod arrives amidst celebrations for Camilla's birthday, with the Palace unveiling a fresh portrait of Camilla and extending warm birthday greetings. Additionally, an endearing childhood photo of Queen Camilla emerged online, eliciting a wave of affectionate responses from Royal enthusiasts.
The nostalgic image sparked conversations on social media, as many noted the Queen's distinct appearance from her younger years.
A user on social media posted the picture with the caption: "A young Queen Camilla."
Among the comments, one person exclaimed: "Too adorable for words."
Another added their surprise: "I don't think I've ever seen childhood photos of her. She was adorable," while another concurred: "Wow.... She was a cutie."
Yet another fan remarked: "Awww, she's cute."
Born on July 17, 1947, at King's College Hospital in London, Camilla grew up in Sussex. Her early education took place at Drumbrell's School in Ditchling, followed by studies at the esteemed Queen's Gate School in South Kensington.
Leaving Queen's Gate at 16, Camilla furthered her education at Mon Fertile School in Switzerland and the Institut Britannique in Paris before embarking on her professional life in London.
The Queen encountered her future husband, King Charles, at a polo match in 1970, introduced by a mutual acquaintance. Their initial romance was brief, as Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles, an officer in the Household Cavalry, in 1973; their marriage lasted until 1995.
Following their 1981 marriage, Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996 - just one year before the then-Princess of Wales' tragic passing. King Charles and Queen Camilla didn't exchange vows until 2005, nearly a decade afterward.
The mysterious birthday message from Meghan Markle arrives during speculation about a potential reconciliation between the Royal family and the Sussexes.
Last week, top advisors to both King Charles and Prince Harry were seen sharing drinks and chatting at London's Royal Over-Seas League, located merely three minutes from Clarence House.
This encounter has led many to speculate whether the advisors were discussing a potential meeting between the King and Harry during his scheduled UK visit in September. Notably, no representatives for William, who maintains an extremely strained relationship with his brother, attended the gathering.
Harry has recently expressed publicly his wish to mend fences with his family, stating in a comprehensive BBC interview in May that he "would love a reconciliation" with the King and William, acknowledging his exhaustion from the ongoing conflict and his concerns about Charles' health because he did "not know how much longer [his] father has."
During the interview, the Duke even declared: "I would like to get my father and brother back."
