Tom Parker Bowles Marks Milestone as Royals Prepare for Festive Gatherings
Queen Camilla is embracing a season of celebrations as she prepares to host her family for Christmas at Sandringham for the first time. The 77-year-old monarch also marked a significant personal milestone this week, celebrating her son Tom Parker Bowles’ 50th birthday on December 18.
Tom, a renowned food critic and author, shared his low-key plans in an interview with The Telegraph, saying he’s organising “a couple of lunches to celebrate.” The father of two—who shares teenage children Lola, 17, and Freddy, 14, with ex-wife Sara Buys—plans to enjoy a stylish but understated toast to his half-century milestone.
Camilla, who shares Tom and her daughter Laura Lopes with her first husband Andrew Parker Bowles, is expected to combine festive cheer with these family celebrations as the royal family’s countdown to Sandringham begins.
In addition to turning 50, Tom is embracing a fresh chapter in his life. Speaking to HELLO! in October, the author of Cooking and the Crown—which explores royal culinary traditions from Queen Victoria to King Charles—revealed his efforts to stay fit and healthy.
“I’m eating and drinking less,” Tom admitted, sharing that he’s also taken up Pilates. Despite being “the only bloke” in classes filled with toned and chiselled participants, Tom laughed, “I just sit in the corner.”
With his birthday celebrations blending his love of food and a renewed focus on wellness, Tom’s milestone provides a heartwarming prelude to the festive season. For Queen Camilla, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate her proud role as a mother while welcoming family to Sandringham for a memorable holiday reunion.
