Buckingham Palace marks a milestone celebration as Charles and Camilla attend a special temple visit while William quietly takes on greater royal duties.
King Charles and Queen Camilla chose to focus on unity and gratitude as they marked a significant milestone amid recent royal tensions. Buckingham Palace announced that the royal couple attended a special celebration this week, with Prince William taking a more prominent role in royal affairs in the background.
In a gesture of cultural respect, the King and Queen visited Europe’s first traditional Hindu stone temple, which celebrated its 30th anniversary. They were greeted with vibrant flower garlands and exchanged warm wishes for a ‘Happy Diwali’, acknowledging the Hindu festival that took place earlier this month.
The temple, opened in August 1995, holds deep significance for the British Hindu community. Buckingham Palace noted, “Both The King and Queen have been to the temple before. In 1996, His Majesty, then Prince of Wales, made an official visit, the year after it opened.”
During their visit, Charles and Camilla met worshippers and representatives from community initiatives supported by the temple, including The Felix Project and Women of the World (WoW). They toured the grounds, admired the intricate carvings on the ten-metre-high dome, and took a moment for quiet reflection.
The outing coincides with growing speculation about a gradual shift in royal responsibilities. Royal expert Maureen Callahan told the Daily Mail that the King has effectively “handed over the crown” in terms of day-to-day influence, suggesting that William’s role within the monarchy has strengthened considerably.
Callahan noted that William has been making “power moves,” particularly in handling sensitive family matters involving Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. While King Charles is known for his cautious approach, she said, William “clearly has no such squeamishness,” indicating a more decisive leadership style emerging within the next generation of the monarchy.
