Una Barbie made in her likeness, with the unmistakable blond cut and dressed in a mini version of the same blue dress, with dark cape, earrings, bracelet and brooch, worn for the occasion by Queen Camilla, 76 years old. Who, taking a look at the “double”, burst out laughing and did not hide her enthusiasm at seeing herself handed over a doll that makes her younger by half a century. «It takes at least 50 years off me!» he joked.
Queen Camilla: «We should all have our own Barbie!»
The occasion was a reception held at Buckingham Palace in honor of a foundation of which Camilla And honorary president, the Women Of The World Foundation (WOW)which fights for women’s rights around the world. The Barbie made for the queen is intended to be a recognition of the commitment shown over the years by Parker Bowles to the cause.
Camilla and Mathilde from Belgium together on the “festival bus”
The Barbie was delivered to the Queen on board the charity’s “festival bus” which, after touring the length and breadth of Great Britain, promoting the work of the foundation WOWstopped at Buckingham Palace. Camilla visited him in the company of Mathilde of Belgium and the Duchess of Gloucester, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin.
Camilla with her Barbie at Buckingham Palace, London, 12 March 2024 (IPA)
Queen Camilla remembers the sacrifice of the English suffragettes
In a speech given for the occasion, Camilla told the story of two suffragettes who, in 1914, shattered the windows of Buckingham Palacethrowing stones now preserved at court.
«For those women, the stones represented the hope that in the future they would no longer be victims of the social and economic powers that prevented gender equity» the queen explained. «And today, 110 years later, you are invited here to Buckingham Palace because you too represent hope for women of the present and the future».
Camilla, centre, with Mathilde of Belgium (left) and the Duchess of Gloucester (right), Buckingham Palace, London, 12 March 2024 (Paul Grover / Avalon)
A Barbie also for Helen Mirren, the “Queen Elizabeth” of the screens
They were also at the event at Buckingham Palace Helen Mirrer who, as role models of the brand, she also received her Barbie, dressed in the clothes worn by the actress last year in Cannes. In her hand, the doll holds the Oscar she received in 2007 for her role in the film The Queen. And there was also Spice Girl Mel B and British Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes, all praised for their commitment to inspiring women around the world.
Camilla throws herself into work at court
After a short holiday, the stoic Camilla has resumed her Royal commitments and in the coming weeks will act as King Charles, who is resting at Sandringham for cancer treatment, at various pre-Easter events. But beware of asking her opinion on Kategate and the retouched photo scandal. To the inevitable questions from journalists and photographers present at the event, the Queen avoided reacting, limiting herself to a smile. Just like Elizabeth II would have done.
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