The Duchess of Cornwall Current Events 13: January 2010-September 2013

[Queen Camilla]

Dreadful portrait of Camilla.. Nose too wide, eyes too small.

The noses on all the royals are larger/wider than actuality. (He clearly needs to redo all the portraits.)

Prince Phillip’s looks almost lifelike.

[AnnEliza]

Originally Posted by AdmirerUS

Wow - that's awful. In the past Stone has painted much of the royal family and done some beautiful work. See:
Richard Stone, Royal Portrait Painter

However, do scroll back to the Countess of Wessex for his somewhat unsettling take on Sophie. Lovely dress - but that face has a lot going on.

I don't think the one of Camilla looks like her face at all. And he made the Countess of Wessex look like she was sneering!
I really don't like the one of Prince Charles either.

[AnnEliza]

The video narrator says the Duchess of Cornwall liked her portrait, but surely she was only being polite!

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Cornwall has attended the London International Horse Show at Olympia yesterday, December 19, 2012.

Zara was there with her team, Peter Phillips and the Duke of Edinburgh attended as private guests.


** Pic ** zimbio gallery: Camilla At London International Horse Show **


** london24.com: Duchess of Cornwall visits London International Horse Show **


** lehtikuva.fi gallery: Hevostytöt Camilla ja Zara Phillips aina siellä missä heppoja **


** hellomagazine: The Duchess of Cornwall and Zara Phillips relive Olympic success at horse show **

[Dman]

Paul Harrison‏@SkyNewsRoyal
#royal #camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, British Equestrian Fed, will host reception to celebrate team's achievements at Olympics Jan 22

Paul Harrison‏@SkyNewsRoyal
#royal #Camilla 90 guests will attend Clarence House reception incl Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt, Mary King, Zara Phillips & Nicola Wilson;

[HereditaryPrincess]

Today, the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for the British Equestrian Teams from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

There is a gallery on Getty Images:
Search - Getty Images UK: GBR: The Duchess Of Cornwall Hosts A Reception For British Equestrian Teams From The London 2012 Olympics And Paralympics

And a short article from the Royal Correspondent Blog:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Hosts a Reception. | The Royal Correspondent

[Baroness of Books]

A slip of the lip - maybe?

Duchess of Cornwall says 'you never know' when asked if she will be queen - Telegraph

[Roslyn]

Originally Posted by Baroness of Books

Duchess of Cornwall says 'you never know' when asked if she will be queen - Telegraph

*pulls up comfy chair* *sits and waits*

[iceflower]

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Today, January 29, the Duchess of Cornwall made a visit to the 4th Battalion, The Rifles, in Wiltshire. She visited the battalion during their pre-deployment training and saw some mission-specific training, opened the Officers' Mess and joined soldiers and their families at a reception. Not the best weather, but Camilla kept her smile



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** dailymail article **


** belga gallery ** army.mod.uk: Duchess of Cornwall visits 4 RIFLES **



And here's another great gallery, I especially like this cute pic!



** zimbio gallery: Camilla Visits The Rifles **

[AdmirerUS]

She is the Royal Colonel of the 4th battalion rifles.

[Dman]

Why the Duchess of Cornwall's nightie rules out queenly ambitions:
Why Camilla's nightie rules out queenly ambitions - Telegraph

[cepe]

l The Duchess of Cornwall’s role as an unsung champion of the victims of rape and sexual abuse will come to the forefront next week when she makes an impassioned speech calling for a fundamental change in society’s attitudes.
For the past three years, almost unnoticed, the Duchess has travelled the country hearing the stories of rape victims, meeting campaigners and talking to officers from the specialist rape unit of the Metropolitan Police.
On Tuesday she will hold a reception at Clarence House for groups dealing with rape and sexual abuse in which she will speak of her passion for a subject that, campaigners say, is far too often ignored by

She visited the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre in Croydon, South London, in 2009. Her host that day, Yvonne Traynor, chief executive of Rape Crisis South London, said: “Rape and sexual violence is not a cuddly subject. For someone in the public eye who is brave enough to support us and talk about the subject is amazing. She has listened to some horrible stories. She has not flinched. It has really affected her to understand what is going on.”

Since 2009 the Duchess has visited nine Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in Britain. Although the visits are not secret, they attract very little publicity because of the issues of confidentiality involved.

I can't print out the entire story because of copyright issues but it is a great piece by the Times. Here is the link but access is generally restricted.

Camilla takes leading role in fight to help rape victims | The Times

[Artemisia]

Thank you for the summary, cepe.
It's not a light or easy issue to be involved with, and I am glad the Duchess supports the cause of the victims.

On a different note, those women are really brave to share their stories in a bid to punish the culprits and prevent future cases.

[cepe]

Picture of the Duchess at a Rape Crisis Centre - the look in her eyes shows to me that she is moved by what she is hearing.

[HRHHermione]

That for me is one more reason to love the Duchess of Cornwall. Her charity interests are right in line with a lot of causes dear to my heart.

I'm glad she's taken on this particular issue.

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by cepe

l The Duchess of Cornwall’s role as an unsung champion of the victims of rape and sexual abuse will come to the forefront next week when she makes an impassioned speech calling for a fundamental change in society’s attitudes.
For the past three years, almost unnoticed, the Duchess has travelled the country hearing the stories of rape victims, meeting campaigners and talking to officers from the specialist rape unit of the Metropolitan Police.
On Tuesday she will hold a reception at Clarence House for groups dealing with rape and sexual abuse in which she will speak of her passion for a subject that, campaigners say, is far too often ignored by

She visited the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre in Croydon, South London, in 2009. Her host that day, Yvonne Traynor, chief executive of Rape Crisis South London, said: “Rape and sexual violence is not a cuddly subject. For someone in the public eye who is brave enough to support us and talk about the subject is amazing. She has listened to some horrible stories. She has not flinched. It has really affected her to understand what is going on.”

Since 2009 the Duchess has visited nine Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in Britain. Although the visits are not secret, they attract very little publicity because of the issues of confidentiality involved.

I can't print out the entire story because of copyright issues but it is a great piece by the Times. Here is the link but access is generally restricted.

Camilla takes leading role in fight to help rape victims | The Times

Thank you for the summary. The Duchess earns more and more respect and admiration from me with this particular cause.

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for groups involved in supporting the victims of rape and sexual abuse at Clarence House today, February 5:




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* A speech by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at a reception hosted by Her Royal Highness to support victims of rape and sexual abuse *

[Artemisia]

Those women are incredibly brave for choosing to speak up, and I am sincerely glad someone as high-profile as the Duchess is supporting the cause.
Well done, Your Highness!

[Dman]

Duchess of Cornwall launches new initiative to help rape victims by giving away wash bags with luxury toiletries 'to make them feel more human':
Duchess of Cornwall launches new initiative to help rape victims by giving away wash bags with luxury toiletries 'to make them feel more human' | Mail Online

[Nico]

Let's face it, it's not an easy cause to support and to speak about. I think the Duchess is doing a wonderful job, with humanity and dignity.
Well done indeed.