During the flypast, Camilla and Prince William could be seen exchanging a few words, with the father-of-three leaning in to speak with his stepmother. The royal smiled warmly at the Queen as they spoke, before looking up to watch the flypast side by side.
In recent years, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales appear to have grown closer, particularly amidst the King’s recent cancer battle.
In June 2024, an unnamed source told USWeekly: ‘It was really Kate who warmed William to Camilla. She’s never been dismissive of Camilla and always treated her with kindness. Kate likes her because she brings a real-life relatability into the family.’ In August of the same year, an insider said ‘William has warmed up to Camilla over time’ and they have ‘a familial relationship these days.’ The duo enjoyed a carriage ride together at the Royal Ascot last year, with Jennie Bond saying they had become ‘unlikely allies’.
