YOU (South Africa)

THE RELUCTANT ROYAL

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I have no sympathy whatsoever for Camilla (YOU, 23 November). This dreadful woman knew from the day she first met Charles that he was destined to be king one day and that his wife would have a very public life.

But the harridan pursued Charles relentless­ly, broke up his marriage to one of the most beautiful women in the world so she could grab Charles for herself.

Diana would’ve made a perfect queen. She had poise, refinement, breeding – and incredible beauty. Instead of her, Charles now has a haggard old bat.

She can now stew in her own juices, as far as I’m concerned. Camilla got what she asked for and that means a public life where she’ll have to meet and greet thousands of people, whether she likes it or not. She made her bed, now she can lie on it.

UNIMPRESSE­D, EMAIL

Camilla was concerned. Apparently her overall attitude was seen as “tentative”.

Could the Kenyan hosts not have been more considerat­e of their female royal guest? She is still a novice in the ways of The Firm. At her age, she is understand­ably a bit hesitant, but she is rapidly growing in confidence in her royal role.

It’s a pity that the Kenyans never saw Camilla “strut her stuff ” on horseback. No holding her back there! I salute her for sharing the regal reins with her husband, King Charles III. Long may they reign. EX-KENYAN, EMAIL

It saddens me to read that the recent British royal visit to Kenya was seen as disappoint­ing, especially where Queen

It’s sad, as Diana would’ve made a beautiful, hard-working queen.

MAUREEN BEUKES, YOU FACEBOOK

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