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King Charles Scolded by Queen Camilla Over Coronation Swearing
27 Feb
Summary
- Queen Camilla reportedly told King Charles not to swear during his coronation.
- King Charles expressed exhaustion and fear of his crown falling off.
- Lip readers revealed private conversations between the royals during the coronation.
During the May 6, 2023 Coronation, King Charles was reportedly admonished by Queen Camilla for swearing, a moment captured by lip readers. As the monarch exited Westminster Abbey, he was heard muttering an expletive, to which Camilla responded, "frankly, I don't want to hear that." Experts noted this revealed the human side of the royals.
Further private exchanges indicated King Charles's exhaustion and nerves. He expressed fear that his two-kilogram crown might fall off, telling Camilla, "I'm terrified of it falling off my head." He also admitted to feeling "not really" alright, prompting Camilla's concern.
Before the ceremony, analysis suggested Charles nervously questioned the Archbishop of Canterbury about potential errors. Queen Camilla also appeared concerned about her headpiece, urging pages to secure it. The Coronation, attended by global leaders, marked Camilla's formal recognition as Queen, with the 'Consort' title dropped.
The documentary "Lip-Reading The Royals: What Are They Really Saying?" airs on Saturday at 8:15 pm, revealing these candid royal interactions.
