Princess Anne makes stance clear on Queen Camilla's marriage to King Charles: 'I’ve known her a long time'

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 25/04/2025

- 08:49

Their marriage reached its milestone 20th anniversary this month

Princess Anne has made her stance clear on Queen Camilla's marriage to King Charles.

In a recent interview, the Princess Royal, 74, highlighted the significant difference Camilla has made in her brother's life.


Princess Anne expressed: "Her understanding of her role and how much difference it makes to the King has been absolutely outstanding."

The Princess Royal added that she was in "no doubt that made the difference for him" as he took charge.

Princess Anne and Queen Camilla

Princess Anne makes stance clear on Queen Camilla's marriage to King Charles: 'I’ve known her a long time'

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Anne's comments come as the King continues to undergo weekly cancer treatment while maintaining his royal duties.

The royal siblings have witnessed firsthand how Camilla has supported Charles through significant transitions in recent years.

The couple's enduring romance has spanned 35 years, with their marriage reaching the milestone 20-year anniversary this month.

Princess Anne further praised the Queen, telling Tatler: "I’ve known her a long time off and on, and I think she’s been incredibly generous and understanding.

Charles and Camilla

Charles and Camilla have been married for 20 years

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"I'm sure lots of people do say to her what a difference she's made, but that is really true."

In an interview during her recent royal tour to Italy, Camilla reflected on their milestone anniversary.

"Twenty years, who could believe it was 20 years?", she said.

When asked about the secret to their long marriage, the Queen mused: "What is the secret? I don't know...well... I suppose it's just sort of friendship, really. Laughing at the same things, getting on with life."

Princess Anne and Queen Camilla

Princess Anne and Queen Camilla pictured in 2002

Queen Camilla (left) Princess Anne (right)Queen Camilla received an Honorary Doctorate of Literature from Princess Anne on November 20Getty

She added that their busy schedules often keep them apart: "We are always going in different directions, like ships that pass in the night really. We whizz past each other."

The Queen revealed she had planned a romantic gesture for her husband involving china, the traditional gift for a 20th anniversary.

When asked if the King might take time off to celebrate, Camilla laughingly responded: "Dream on!"

"It would be very nice if we got a day off and went somewhere but that was not going to happen!"