How Queen Camilla channelled warmth and poise with D-Day veterans during 80th anniversary commemorations Queen Camilla joined veterans in Portsmouth and Ver-sur-Mer this week READ MORE: Awkward moment Brigitte Macron tries to hold hands with Queen Camilla at D-Day memorial - after French president kept the royals waiting by arriving late By Alanah Khosla For Mailonline Published: 08:04, 7 June 2024 | Updated: 08:04, 7 June 2024 e-mail View comments Queen Camilla came into her own - and revealed her natural warmth and ability to connect with others as a leading lady - at the commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The royal, 76, did not shy away from showing emotion as she joined King Charles , the Prince of Wales, UK politicians and veterans at major events in Portsmouth and Ver-sur-Mer this week. The occasion was inevitably sombre, as shown by Her Majesty shedding a tear when listening to a veteran recount the horror of losing his best friend on the beaches in Normandy 80 years ago.
But amid the heavy and deeply moving testimonials, Camilla also shared heartfelt moments with multiple former soldiers smiling and enjoying light conversation with the Queen. Her nickname, the 'nation's grandma', was upheld by the young girl so at ease with Camilla that she enthusiastically wrapped her arms around her during a photo opportunity, despite the Royal Family previously shying away from being snapped with the public. Queen Camilla revealed her natural warmth during this.