Despite her death more than two decades ago, Princess Diana remains one of the most popular royals in history. Now, on the eve of The Crown’s new series, which will focus on the love triangle between her, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, it appears Diana is still very much in the forefront of her one-time rival’s thoughts.
“Camilla and Diana knew each other and I think Camilla thought she could control Diana. She wasn’t jealous of her, as she was happy to be Charles’s mistress and pull the strings from the shadows,” royal expert and author Phil Dampier tells New Idea.
“Charles just couldn’t understand Diana’s attitude and actually said to her: “Do you expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress? That’s just how the royals and aristocracy were in those days.”
Phil explains how the Duchess of Cornwall is aware there are many people who still blame her for breaking up Charles and Diana’s marriage nearly three decades ago.
“There are Diana fans out there who will never forgive her, but Camilla is now more popular than ever and I think she will become Queen,” he explains.
He also notes how Camilla, 73, appears to have adapted her wardrobe choices in recent years to look more like Charles’s ex-wife.
“She dresses a lot better and some people say she has even adopted some of Diana’s style.”
This story is from the November 16, 2020 edition of New Idea.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 16, 2020 edition of New Idea.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Christian gives Fred THE SILENT TREATMENT
Being suddenly elevated to heir of the Danish throne at the tender age of 18 was never going to be an easy time for Crown Prince Christian – let alone learning to cope with his new role and responsibilities in the face of a family crisis.
Jean-Christophe Novelli- 'I LOVE BEING ¿A JUDGE!'
MasterChef Australia has cooked up yet another “culinary roller-coaster”, according to new judge Jean-Christophe Novelli! New Idea sat down with the multi-Michelin Star award-winning French chef, where he assured us that plenty of tears and triumphs will be served...
'IDON'T THINK ABOUT FAME AT ALL'
THE KIWI ICON REALLY HATES BEING CALLED A CELEBRITY
SHOCK HOME MAKEOVER!
WELL IT SURE IS DIFFERENT AND UNUSUAL
TARNIS HED LEGACY COMES TO AN END
THE FALLEN STAR’S DEATH DIDN’T ELICIT MUCH SYMPATHY
Clothing allowance!
THE ACTOR CURBS HIS WIFE’S SHOPPING SPREES
'LET ROBERT GROW UP'
THE SHOWBIZ VETERAN SHARES A WORD OF ADVICE WITH THE IRWIN MATRIARCH
'ASH WAS THE BEST MUM'
HER HEARTBROKEN FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTE
ROYAL STYTLE!
ADELAIDE COTTAGE IS GETTING A REVAMP
We make 4000 ANZAC BISCUITS every year!
JENNY AND THE CWA SWEETLY HONOUR THOSE WHO SERVED