Princess Anne has reportedly demanded an emergency vote within the Privy Council to strip Queen Camilla of her royal title — a move that could shake the foundations of the monarchy and signal an unprecedented internal power struggle.
According to multiple palace sources, Princess Anne, known as “The Firm’s iron backbone,” formally raised the motion earlier today during a highly confidential royal emergency session at St. James’s Palace. The agenda: to challenge Camilla’s right to retain the title of Queen Consort amid growing scandals, public distrust, and a widening rift within the royal family.
“She came in with one goal,” said a senior insider. “To protect the monarchy — and, in her view, that meant taking Camilla down a peg before irreversible damage is done.”
The explosive move follows weeks of controversy surrounding Queen Camilla, including the recent Windsor Files financial leak, her alleged meddling in Peter Phillips' wedding, and growing accusations that she is overreaching her ceremonial role to influence royal decisions behind the scenes.
While the King remains largely secluded at Balmoral due to health issues, Anne is said to have taken a firmer hand in royal affairs — and today’s vote demand marks her most aggressive move yet.
Royal commentators say the princess’s main argument hinges on two pillars: public opinion and internal protocol. “Anne believes that Camilla was accepted as Queen Consort only under the late Queen Elizabeth’s blessing — but that blessing was conditional on quiet support, not control,” said royal analyst Olivia Harcourt. “Now, with Camilla increasingly seen as divisive, Anne believes it’s time to reconsider that arrangement.”
What exactly would the emergency vote do? According to royal procedure, the Privy Council — an ancient body of senior royal advisors — can theoretically recommend a change in royal titles to the monarch. While the decision would ultimately lie with King Charles, a majority vote from the council would carry enormous symbolic weight and political pressure.
The Palace has yet to comment officially, but sources close to Queen Camilla describe her as “blindsided” and “heartbroken.” One aide said she had to be consoled after hearing the news and has canceled all public appearances for the remainder of the week.
Public reaction has been swift and divided. Some view Princess Anne as a “protector of royal integrity,” while others see the move as extreme. Social media platforms lit up with hashtags like #TeamAnne and #NotMyQueen, with opinion polls showing a sharp dip in support for Camilla in the past 48 hours.
“This is more than a family feud,” said constitutional expert Dr. Eleanor Hastings. “This is a constitutional crisis unfolding in real time — one that could reshape the monarchy for a generation.”