King Charles and Queen Camilla have been intertwined in each other’s lives for over half a century, and the past seven months have demonstrated that the Queen has truly taken to her role, much to the King’s pleasure.

The year has been punctuated by worries about the health of Royal Family members, but the Queen’s significance on the public stage has skyrocketed as she continues to proficiently step in and keep the royal show on the road.

Veteran Royal expert and ex-BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond stated: “I think part of it is because she so much wants the man she loves to be proud of her, and to pull her weight in their partnership.

“But also it must be so gratifying to have earned widespread approval – even affection – from a public who once ganged up against her as the ‘marriage breaker’ and the ‘other woman’ who made Diana so unhappy.

“I think Diana was absolutely right to tell me that Camilla was ‘loyal’ and that Charles’s love for Camilla was stronger than any marriage he might ever have made.

“These days I think Camilla is looking sleeker, smarter and more stylish than ever and she has grown immeasurably in confidence. What a contrast to those early days when she looked and sounded so very nervous if she had to speak in public. Now she is assured, confident and comfortable in her new and very demanding role.”

Jennie told OK! Magazine that Camilla’s commitment is largely influenced by her tight bond with King Charles.

“She is, after all, a woman who has never had to knuckle down to a solid career or the slog of a 9 to 5 job. She has shouldered a sharply increased workload and a massive amount of responsibility in the past few months – and is looking and sounding great on it!”