Inside Prince William's growing bond with Queen Camilla: No longer the 'wicked stepmother', his father's wife has become an 'unlikely ally' Prince William was snapped smiling and waving with his stepmother yesterday READ MORE: Prince William forges growing bond with Queen Camilla as Kate Middleton and King Charles battle cancer diagnoses By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 09:18 EDT, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 09:47 EDT, 20 June 2024 e-mail 38 shares 16 View comments She was once branded the 'wicked stepmother' by Prince Harry , who said that he and his brother Prince William begged their father not to marry. But Prince William's carriage ride with Queen Camilla at Royal Ascot yesterday - with the Prince of Wales taking pride of place alongside his stepmother in the absence of King Charles - proved just how far their relationship has come. The duo, who were joined in their carriage by the Earl and Countess of Halifax were seen sharing smiles, highlighting their growing fondness for each other amid an anxious time for both.
Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales are currently facing similar hurdles in their personal lives, with both their spouses are undergoing treatments for cancer . William balancing official duties with caring for his young family and supporting Kate while his wife takes a step back from her role as a senior working royal to continue her preventative chemotherapy. Queen Camilla and Prince William were joined in their carriage by the Earl and Countess of Hal.
