Catherine, Princess of Wales, has asserted dominance over the royal jewelry collection, effectively owning all prominent tiaras, which has triggered embarrassment and humiliation for Queen Camilla.
The latest royal Christmas gala saw Princess Anne stepping in to block Camilla from wearing the coveted Vladimir Tiara, traditionally associated with Queen consorts, reinforcing Catherine’s growing influence and Camilla’s diminishing status within royal circles.
King Charles supported this decision, further sidelining Camilla by restricting her from certain high-profile appearances and symbolic gestures at the gala. This move underscores the shifting power dynamics within the royal family, highlighting Catherine’s ascendance as the central figure and Camilla’s retreat from her previously prominent role.
The palace’s reaction was to maintain a facade of unity while privately endorsing Catherine’s control over key royal symbols, signaling a tacit acknowledgment of the changing guard ahead of William’s eventual ascension to the throne.