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King Charles and Queen Camilla Mark 20th Anniversary with Italian Getaway and a Royal Secret
King Charles and Queen Camilla recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary during a state visit to Italy. The royal couple appeared relaxed and happy in new photos taken at the Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador’s residence in Rome. The King sported a blue suit, while the Queen wore a long-sleeved Anna Valentine dress, accessorized with a lily of the valley brooch, symbolizing enduring love.
But what’s the secret to their two decades of marital bliss? According to one royal expert, it might be their unconventional sleeping arrangements.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard revealed that the King and Queen reportedly maintain separate bedrooms at Clarence House, in addition to a shared bedroom. This arrangement, Chard suggests, speaks to their mutual respect for independence.
The couple’s desire for personal space extends beyond their official residence. They frequently spend time apart at their respective country homes.
“They are both independent people,” Chard explained. “They don’t live in each other’s pockets.”
Queen Camilla enjoys time with friends and family, while King Charles values his private work and creative pursuits.
This preference for independent living sheds light on King Charles’s recent purchase of the house next door to Queen Camilla’s Wiltshire vacation home, Ray Mill House. The purchase, reportedly exceeding $3 million, was made to prevent the property from becoming a wedding rental, thus preserving the Queen’s privacy. An insider described the purchase as both a sound financial investment and a way to ensure the Queen’s continued enjoyment of her cherished retreat.