Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge overlook bestowal in birthday tribute for Duchess of Cornwall
In a significant milestone, Queen Consort Camilla has been appointed as the **Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom**, becoming the first woman and the first royal family member to hold this position since its creation by King Henry VIII in 1513. This prestigious honour, which reflects her longstanding support of the Royal Navy, was officially announced on July 16, 2023.
The appointment was marked during her visit to Devon and the Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute, of which she has been the Lady Sponsor since 2007. The news of her new naval title was met with excitement and admiration across the nation.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined in the celebration by sharing a **birthday message for Queen Consort Camilla** on her 78th birthday. The royal couple posted a portrait of her on the Kensington Palace Instagram account, captioning it "Happy Birthday to Her Majesty" with a birthday cake emoji.
However, their message did not acknowledge Camilla's new Vice Admiral honour, which had been announced just a day earlier. This omission was noticed by observers, who contrasted it with the couple's previous instances of sending personal messages to other royal family members.
Despite this, the relationship between Queen Consort Camilla and Prince William and Kate Middleton has been growing warmer over time. The birthday message, while formal, was a testament to the growing solidarity and mutual respect within the royal household.
Elsewhere, Princess Anne was also in the spotlight as she made her first engagement following her hospitalisation. On this occasion, Prince William and Kate Middleton sent a heartfelt message of support, resharing a post from the royal family's official Instagram account about Princess Anne's visit to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships.
The RDA National Championships took place at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. The event, which celebrates the achievements of riders with disabilities, was a fitting backdrop for Princess Anne's return to public duties.
As the royal family continues to navigate through various milestones and events, the bond between its members remains a source of inspiration and unity for the nation.
[1] BBC News, "Camilla becomes Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom," July 16, 2023,
- Various news outlets, such as BBC News, The Telegraph, and The Guardian, reported on July 16, 2023, about King Charles' Queen Consort Camilla being appointed as the Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom, making history as the first woman and the first royal family member to hold this position since its creation by King Henry VIII in 1513.
- In the world of entertainment and celebrities, Prince William and Kate Middleton, also known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, celebrated Queen Consort Camilla's 78th birthday by sharing a birthday message on the Kensington Palace Instagram account, on July 17, 2023, but they did not acknowledge her new naval title, which had been announced just a day earlier.
- Despite this apparent omission, the national mood was one of excitement and admiration for Camilla's new position, as her support of the Royal Navy and her longstanding commitment to the nation were highlighted.
- Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton showed their support for Princess Anne during her first official engagement following her hospitalization, resharing a post from the royal family's Instagram account about Anne's visit to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships, which took place at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.
- The growth and solidarity within the royal household, including the warming relationship between Queen Consort Camilla and Prince William and Kate Middleton, continue to serve as a source of inspiration and unity for the entire world.
