The lateQueen Elizabeth IIwas on the throne for 70 years, assuming the crown in 1952.
“I said, ‘You must be out of your mind.’
Finally he persuaded me against my better judgment and we did it as a special surprise.”
“William and I can separate life into two parts.
“She was our guardian, friend and protector.”
“You might expect Zara to tone her playfully affectionate rituals down with her uncle.
It’s probably one of the worst speeches I’ve ever given.”
It was a success, however, and the event has carried on ever since.
“How utterly charming that was,” a palace insider toldPeopleafter the fact.
The two spent decades representing a version of the monarchy that was rooted in history.
Charles greeted his father with a kiss on the cheek as they gathered to watch the races unfold.
From there, Charles also partook in the sport, as do his sons.
The queen gave Charles a prize at Windsor, and he proceeded to sweetly kiss her on the hand.
Who knew that all that tension could be covered up for a moment of affection?
Still, things would only get worse for the mother and son from there.
Such a moment wasn’t built to last, however.
Their first kiss in the guise of the public came in 2001 while attending a reception at Somerset House.
It wouldn’t be until 2017 that Charles and Camilla kissed again in public.
The king arrived on the RAF Voyager, whereas Camilla joined him after embarking on a private vacation.
