Despite public perceptions, former royal butler Grant Harrold, who worked within Charles' household, revealed that Queen Elizabeth was heavily involved in the wedding planning and gave her approval in various ways.
Harrold shared insights into the Queen's support, mentioning her active role in organizing crucial wedding details, including flowers and wedding rings.
According to Harrold, the Queen even delivered a humorous speech at the newlyweds' reception, demonstrating her approval and love for her eldest son and his new wife. The former royal aide recalled the Queen's speech at St George’s Hall, describing it as funny and showcasing the monarch's wit. He mentioned that the Queen compared Charles and Camilla's relationship to a Grand National horse race.
"The Crown" depicted the initial reservations within the royal family about Charles and Camilla's marriage, highlighting the importance of obtaining approval from Prince William and Prince Harry before the Queen granted her support. Despite the initial complexities, the Queen's active involvement and humorous reception speech underscored her acceptance and approval of Charles and Camilla's union.
