(DailyVantage.com) – Queen Camilla’s effort to set aside royal protocol during a joint appearance with Princess Anne was politely declined by her sister-in-law, emphasizing the importance of tradition within the monarchy. The exchange occurred during the University of London’s Foundation Day ceremony, where Anne presented Camilla with an honorary doctorate of literature.
The ceremony, held at Senate House, celebrated Camilla’s longstanding promotion of literacy and literature. Upon their arrival, Camilla reportedly invited Anne to enter the room first, a gesture that Anne gently refused. Adhering to royal protocol, Camilla, as queen, entered ahead of Anne, in keeping with the established order of precedence.
Camilla’s honorary degree highlighted her two decades of work advocating for literacy across schools, libraries, prisons, and workplaces in the UK and Commonwealth. Inside the hall, she joined four other recipients of honorary doctorates and signed the guest book while smiling for photos. Anne, serving as the university’s chancellor, inspected a Guard of Honour before presiding over the ceremony. During the presentation, Camilla knelt as Anne draped the ceremonial hood over her shoulders, an act carried out with warmth and camaraderie.
The University of London Foundation Day has celebrated academic achievements since 1836, with past recipients of honorary degrees including King George V, Queen Mary, Winston Churchill, and Dame Judi Dench. Camilla and Anne’s enduring friendship, forged through decades of shared history, has strengthened significantly since Camilla’s marriage to King Charles III in 2005. Despite past tensions within the royal family, Anne has publicly praised Camilla’s ability to adapt to her role and her unwavering support for Charles.
The ceremony showcased the enduring traditions of the monarchy and the genuine connection between two of its most prominent figures. Their interaction highlighted the balance between upholding royal customs and celebrating personal relationships within the family.
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