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Camilla will never go down in history as being one of the world's most beautiful women or one of the best dressed either. I do think that Camilla is a classic example of a woman aging gracefully though. She's the type of woman that what one would call expressive. She has stepped into her role as Charles' wife and royal partner with grace and charm. Her facial expressions are what gives away her easy going inner nature... especially with children. She has a natural knack for making people feel at ease and that is most noticeable when you see Charles and Camilla together. It seems that looking at the two of them, they're smiling and laughing and telling us that all is well in the world.
She's the kind of woman I'd like to meet and share a joke or two with and not one of those women you stand on the sidelines just to admire. I think she's going to make an excellent Queen Consort no matter what she's called.
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'It's perishing out here!' Caped crusader Camilla wraps up warm as she takes her two rescue Jack Russells on a visit to Battersea Dogs Home
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The Duchess of Cornwall dressed for the elements today in a striking cream cape as she conducted a series of charity engagements. Donning the thick wool cape over her smart working suit, Camilla told Mail Online: ‘I’ve had to give in. It’s perishing out there.’ First on a busy working day was a visit to the world-famous Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where the Duchess arrived accompanied by her two little rescue dogs. Re-homed by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with the Duchess of Cornwall, Beth and Bluebell have really hit the jackpot, now enjoying the finest dog food known to man and the run of several palatial estates.
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Some really great pictures in the article.
I have to say, Beth and Bluebell are absolutely adorable; I have a sudden urge to adopt Jack Russells as well. 
LOVE this quote from the article:
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Camilla eventually managed to persuade the puppies – 18-month-old Beth and Bluebell, just four and a half months – to follow her into the building and was tickled pink when Beth took a dislike to the waiting pack of royal photographers and began barking loudly. ‘Look how well trained she is,’ the Duchess said with a mischievous grin.
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Prince Philip will be proud. 
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12-12-2012, 04:37 PM
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The DM article had great snaps today - even this one which created an odd position with antlers around the Duchess of Cronwall's head: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...02_634x308.jpg
And here is the video from the Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...Cats-Home.html. I think you can hear Paul O'Grady saying "She's a nice lady." at the very end of the video.
These two events today were lovely and a great choice for the holiday season.
I do want to say that when I ran to the Drugstore today, the first thing that caught my eye was "The Globe Presents...The Curse of Camilla" which is a special edition magazine designed to very specially slam her. 
So I stood there in the aisle looking at all the pictures and skimming the text. It was all the usual horse hockey puck type stuff and made me chuckle where that was not intended.
I don't know where all it is being/has been distributed. It was not worth the price in any case.
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12-12-2012, 06:46 PM
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The Duchess of Cornwall with animals and kids in one day? I don't know if my heart can take it.....
I have to say what really melted my heart to goo was the kids... 
They looked as if they were having the time of thier lives, which I am sure was the case....
And the cab made to look like a reindeer.... precious.....
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12-12-2012, 07:05 PM
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Lots of pictures from Camilla hosting a Children's Party for the Helen and Douglas House Hospice and London Taxi Driver's Fund for Underprivileged Children
Search - Getty Images UK: GBR: The Duchess Of Cornwall Hosts Children's Party At Clarence House
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12-12-2012, 07:08 PM
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Thanks- precious!
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The Duchess of Cornwall with animals and kids in one day? I don't know if my heart can take it.....
I have to say what really melted my heart to goo was the kids...
They looked as if they were having the time of thier lives, which I am sure was the case....
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The children were just so precious, especially the little boy with the walker. He looked so dapper in his suit and tie .
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12-12-2012, 11:36 PM
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The children were just so precious, especially the little boy with the walker. He looked so dapper in his suit and tie . |
Oh I know, he turned my heart to goo! 
He and Prince William should get together and compare notes.... 
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Camilla will never go down in history as being one of the world's most beautiful women or one of the best dressed either. I do think that Camilla is a classic example of a woman aging gracefully though. She's the type of woman that what one would call expressive. She has stepped into her role as Charles' wife and royal partner with grace and charm. Her facial expressions are what gives away her easy going inner nature... especially with children. She has a natural knack for making people feel at ease and that is most noticeable when you see Charles and Camilla together. It seems that looking at the two of them, they're smiling and laughing and telling us that all is well in the world.
She's the kind of woman I'd like to meet and share a joke or two with and not one of those women you stand on the sidelines just to admire. I think she's going to make an excellent Queen Consort no matter what she's called.
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Well said! I also feel like it would be wonderful to sit down to a cup of tea and a chat with her.
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12-13-2012, 12:04 PM
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Love what a sweetheart Camilla is with children- 1st article.
Good description! 
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The hairstyle is familiar and I recognise the jewellery but Mr Stone needs to go to Specsavers if he thinks the lady in the portrait looks anything like the Duchess. 
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12-13-2012, 01:08 PM
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The hairstyle is familiar and I recognise the jewellery but Mr Stone needs to go to Specsavers if he things the lady in the portrait looks anything like the Duchess. |
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.
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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. |
Can't make up my mind which one is the worst - Camilla's, Sophie's or Charles'.
The others are surprisingly good though, especially the Queen's and the Queen Mother's.
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12-13-2012, 01:36 PM
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The Prince of Wales's is hideous, the Countess of Wessex downright scary. I love the rest except for Camilla's of course.
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12-13-2012, 01:43 PM
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Can't make up my mind which one is the worst - Camilla's, Sophie's or Charles'.
The others are surprisingly good though, especially the Queen's and the Queen Mother's.
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I thought Andrew's very flat expression was interesting, as well, though I did think Charles' was pretty much as I see him (and not necessarily as he IS )
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12-13-2012, 01:51 PM
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Wow, that portrait is certainly... interesting.
It's a shame considering the beautiful portrait he did of The Queen Mother. I also really love Andrew's portrait and The Duchess of Gloucester's. Margaret's would have been great if the shading on the face would've been a bit better.
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There is too much white and grey in the Countess os Wessex's face, and the Queen's nose to too wide. The rest look very nice.
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Love what a sweetheart Camilla is with children- 1st article.
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Agree completely. As for the portrait...just a tad in my book.
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Video of the Duchess rocking the boat :
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