In the tribute, Camilla will
speak about the enduring legacy of Her Majesty, as well as speak about her own
personal memories of the late monarch. In incredibly moving words, the Queen
Consort said: “She’s got those wonderful blue eyes, that when she smiles
they light up her whole face. I will always remember her smile. That smile is
unforgettable.”
The wife of King Charles also
spoke about how the Queen forged her own path in what was a male-dominated
world at the time.
“She’s been part of our
lives forever,” she explained. “I’m 75 now and I can’t remember
anyone except the Queen being there.
“It must have been so
difficult for her being a solitary woman. There weren’t women prime
ministers or presidents. She was the only one so I think she carved her own
role.”
The Queen Consort’s words will
be aired slightly before a national two-minute silence, which is scheduled to begin
at 8 pm.
On Friday, when King Charles
and the Queen Consort travelled to Wales for a service of prayer for Her
Majesty, Camilla paid tribute to the late monarch in a special way.
The 75-year-old wore a
beautiful leek brooch, resembling the Welsh national emblem, which was gifted
to her by the Queen.
She also wore a large black
hat featuring wrap detailing and a pair of pearl earrings, a gemstone that is
traditionally worn by the royal ladies during a period of mourning.
The Queen Consort is
particularly fond of funky brooches and owns an array of eclectic pieces. For
the procession of Her Majesty’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster
Hall on Wednesday, the royal wore a unique stick insect brooch.
Camilla regularly wears insect
brooches, also boasting dragonfly and butterfly-shaped pins in her collection.
