The British royal family is once again facing an unprecedented media storm when sources from within the royal family leaked shocking information:
Queen Camilla is said to have urged King Charles to divorce and demanded a huge sum of up to 400 million USD to keep sensitive royal secrets secret. Although Buckingham Palace has not yet given an official response, a wave of suspicion and controversy has immediately arisen, making the public shocked by the possibility of a breakdown of a marriage that was considered stormy from the beginning.
According to a revelation from a person who worked closely with the royal family, Queen Camilla has been unhappy with the way she has been treated in recent years, especially after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer. As the king has become increasingly frail and focused on treatment, the actual power within the royal family has gradually shifted, especially to Prince William and Princess Kate. Camilla – who was once expected to be a central figure alongside Charles – is now said to feel sidelined in major palace decisions.
In a leaked private conversation, Camilla is said to have bluntly told a close adviser: “If I have to leave, I will not leave quietly.” This statement has raised concerns that she is holding a lot of sensitive inside information that could seriously affect the image and reputation of the British monarchy if revealed.
The $400 million she requested is said to include the cost of “lifelong silence”, the cost of protecting her reputation, and some terms related to property rights after divorce. This is an unbelievable figure even by royal standards, causing many to wonder: Is there something so dark inside Buckingham Palace that such a large sum of money is needed to buy silence?
Some royal experts believe that Camilla is playing a masterful game by choosing a sensitive time to make her demands. With the king struggling with illness, and Prince William not yet officially reigning, any scandal that occurs at this time could have serious consequences not only for the royal family but also for the British monarchy. A former Daily Mail reporter who specialized in reporting on the royal family shared: “If what Camilla knows is actually made public, it could be a fatal blow to the image that the British royal family has worked hard to build for decades.” However, there are also opinions that this is a media ploy to exaggerate the conflict within the palace, especially when Camilla’s appearance has always been a controversial topic among the British public. A part of the public has never really accepted her as the “official Queen”, due to the complicated relationship between her, King Charles and Princess Diana being too famous. Camilla’s accusation of being the “third person” who broke up Diana’s family was a stain that was difficult to erase in the public eye.
Meanwhile, a source close to King Charles said he was extremely disappointed and heartbroken by the incident. He was said to have never expected the woman he loved and was attached to for more than half of his life to give him an ultimatum at a time when he was facing death. However, it is likely that the royal family will choose to settle internally to avoid a public divorce that could cause deep divisions in the hearts of the British public.
The story continues to attract global public attention, especially when major newspapers such as the BBC, Daily Mail, and The Guardian have all published articles revolving around this complicated relationship. Observers believe that if the incident is not handled skillfully, this could be the biggest crisis the British royal family has faced since the death of Princess Diana.
The question remains: Does Camilla really want to leave Charles, or is this just a psychological ploy to reclaim her position in the palace? And if this divorce does happen, what will happen to the secrets Camilla is holding? All of this has Britain – and the world – holding its breath in anticipation.
