Queen Camilla, 77, Breaks Royal Protocol During Australia and Samoa Tour with Husband King Charles

Queen Camilla’s recent interaction with fans has left many wondering if the monarchy is finally loosening its grip on strict etiquette.

While the royal family is known for adhering to strict rules, Queen Camilla, 77, was spotted breaking one of these protocols while on a tour of Australia and Samoa with her husband, King Charles.

On October 20, 2024, while visiting St. Thomas’s Anglican Church in Sydney, the Queen Consort took selfies with the crowd—a move that caught the attention of many.

While there are no obligatory codes of behavior when meeting a member of the royal family, tradition still holds strong. For men, a simple neck bow is customary, while women may offer a small curtsy. Others opt for a handshake.

However, selfies, though not officially banned, have long been discouraged by the royal family. As CCN Royal Commentator Victoria Arbiter explains, „Royals would always rather have a personal interaction than have people clamoring for selfies.”

Victoria also pointed out the potential pitfalls of granting selfie requests. „If you grant one, then it quickly becomes overwhelming,” she noted. Security concerns also come into play, given the proximity required for a selfie.

However, selfies, though not officially banned, have long been discouraged by the royal family. As CCN Royal Commentator Victoria Arbiter explains, „Royals would always rather have a personal interaction than have people clamoring for selfies.”

Victoria also pointed out the potential pitfalls of granting selfie requests. „If you grant one, then it quickly becomes overwhelming,” she noted. Security concerns also come into play, given the proximity required for a selfie. But Camilla isn’t the only one bending the rules. Prince William has also joined in on this more relaxed approach to royal engagements. Back in March 2024, during an official royal duty, William paused to take a selfie with a fan.

The moment was captured on video and shared by royal correspondent Richard Palmer on X. In the post, Richard’s caption reflected the evolving attitude towards selfies.

He wrote, „When selfies first became a thing, members of the Royal Family hated them. The late Queen also got fed up with mobile phones interfering with how she met the public. But William and others now embrace them. Here he is posing for a selfie with Leigh Stinchcombe, 33, in Sheffield.”

Fast forward to June, and William was back in selfie mode. During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London, the Prince and his children posed for a selfie with the singer and her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. Much like Prince William’s recent selfie moments, Queen Camilla’s interactions with fans during their six-day tour marks a shift in how the royal family adapts to modern public interactions. It was also the royal couple’s first visit to the region since Charles ascended the throne.

Among their official duties was the historic task of signing Australia’s first Bible and book of common prayer. It’s a tradition that every royal visiting the country has upheld. The Bible, originally owned by Rev. Richard Johnson, the first Christian minister in Australia, carries immense historical significance.

The late Queen Elizabeth II signed it in 1954 during her groundbreaking visit—the first ever by a reigning monarch to the nation. King Charles has followed suit, adding his signature beneath the name of the late Princess of Wales from her visit in 1983.

In a statement released by the palace in September regarding the royal tour, it was noted that the itineraries would showcase the highlights of Australia and Samoa.

Buckingham Palace remarked that this would be King Charles’s first visit to Australia as monarch and that he would also attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marking his debut as Head of the Commonwealth. The palace added that Their Majesties engagements in both countries would center on themes celebrating the best of Australia and Samoa while also reflecting the work of the King and Queen.

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