Queen Camilla’s dresser ruffles Palace feathers by policing Kate Middleton’s fashion plans

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One of Queen Camilla’s closest aides is ruffling feathers in Buckingham Palace, as she takes on what might be the toughest job for royal aides.Jacqui Meakin is Dresser to the Queen, putting her in charge of choosing outfits for the most senior woman in the royal family.But Camilla’s long-time dresser has been raising eyebrows among other Palace servants by asking what other royals are planning to wear — and enforcing the royal rule that Queen Consort Camilla’s preferences come first.That makes Meakin the target of Palace whispers and a cruel nickname: she is known as “Ms.

Meakin.”“She’s very petite but has a big character,” says one palace insider. “She is quietly spoken and unfussy but knows what she wants and has a very strong character.” Apparently, the color blue is particularly problematic as it’s a favorite of both Camilla and Kate, the Princess of Wales. “Nobody likes to be told what to wear, especially senior members of the royal family, but when it comes to events they attend alongside the Queen, they must bow to her preferences and play second fiddle,” adds the Buckingham Palace source. “Camilla particularly likes a pale shade of blue and a dark navy and so does Kate.

But when it comes to events where they can’t wear the same color, Kate obviously has to change her choice.”Other sources said that Meakin’s nickname is not cruel but affectionate, and that while she is no-nonsense, she is unfailingly helpful.The coronation of King Charles on Saturday is also throwing up a few headaches.