A startling revelation has exposed a significant rupture between the monarchy and the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. According to a new book, Queen Consort Camilla was left incandescent with rage over alleged briefings from Johnson's Downing Street team to The Sunday Times.
The incendiary report, published in July 2019, claimed that Camilla was a prominent voice within royal circles expressing 'serious concern' about the government's approach to Brexit and its plan to prorogue Parliament. The article suggested she was deeply troubled by the potential constitutional ramifications and the impact on the nation.
The Source of Royal Wrath
The alleged briefing, seen as a deliberate attempt to leverage the monarchy's influence for political gain, triggered an immediate and fierce response from Clarence House. Insiders reported a atmosphere of fury, with Camilla herself described as 'absolutely furious' at the implication that she would openly criticise government policy, a clear breach of royal protocol.
The royal household was reportedly blindsided by the story and moved quickly to distance the then-Duchess of Cornwall from the claims. The incident highlighted the precarious and often uncomfortable position the Royal Family is placed in when their private opinions are weaponised for political battles.
Downing Street's Denial and Lasting Repercussions
While Number 10 officially denied being the source of the story, the damage to the relationship was already done. The episode is cited as a key moment that fostered deep distrust between Johnson's administration and the royal household, a schism that took time to heal.
This glimpse behind the palace curtains underscores the intense pressure and scrutiny the Royal Family faces and their staunch commitment to remaining above the political fray, a principle they guard fiercely.
