Queen Camilla has revealed that the area around her £850,000 Wiltshire home was left "underwater" following severe flooding from recent storms.
The Queen made the disclosure while speaking to members of the Military Wives Choir during a festive performance at Buckingham Palace.
The conversation began after one choir member mentioned being from Melksham, which faced severe floods in November.
"It's lovely," Camilla responded. "Got a bit flooded the other day."
Queen Camilla issues fresh complaint about her £850,000 private Wiltshire home
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The exchange took place during a special Christmas performance where the choir treated King Charles and Queen Camilla to seasonal songs.
"Where my house is was underwater," the Queen told the choir member. "You've never seen anything like it."
"It was like a seaside, you couldn't see anything apart from a lot of birds sailing about on the water," she added, describing the extent of the flooding.
The conversation appeared to reference the impact of Storm Bert, which hit the region two weeks ago.
Ray Mill House was purchased by Queen Camilla in 1994
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The flooding had particularly affected the area near Ray Mill House, though it remains unclear whether the Queen's property itself suffered any damage.
Ray Mill House has been Camilla's private country retreat since she purchased it in 1994 for £850,000.
The Queen lived there full-time until 2005, maintaining ownership even after her marriage to then-Prince Charles.
The property reflects her laid-back country style, featuring yellow-coloured walls and floral curtains throughout.
A pond located outside Ray Mill House in Wiltshire
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Its kitchen boasts a black Aga, red tiles and blue tiled flooring, while the bedrooms maintain a simple aesthetic with white bedding.
Despite the grand dimensions of many rooms, the decor remains notably low-key and familial throughout the residence.
Wiltshire was among the areas heavily impacted when Storm Bert struck in November, bringing 82mph winds and a month's worth of rain.
The storm left at least four people dead in its wake.
A bedroom located inside Ray Mill House
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The region continues to face severe weather, with fresh warnings issued this week as Storm Darragh batters the UK.
Storm Darragh has brought particularly fierce gusts, reaching speeds of up to 96mph at Berry Head, Devon.
A rare red weather warning was issued for the west of England and Wales, advising people to avoid non-essential travel.
The severe conditions have brought gales to the whole Irish Sea coast, extending eastwards inland.
