Queen Camilla supported by rarely-seen royal standing in for King Charles amid cancer battle
ok.co.ukWith King Charles taking an extended break from official duties while he continues his treatment for cancer, Queen Camilla, 76, has stepped up to carry out a huge number of official engagements.
While the Queen is devoted to her many charities and causes - which stretch from helping victims of domestic abuse to gender equality and service animals - she has been joined by at a handful of her recent appearances by one sorely underrated royal.
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester has been by the Queen's side several times in recent weeks - proving that this royal friendship is very special indeed.
The Duchess is the wife of King Charles' cousin once removed, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, 79, who was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.Though he and Birgitte are lesser known on royal radars, they are both full-time working royals who reside at Kensington Palace and support the crown through various patronages, military affiliations and official engagements.The Duke and Duchess married in 1972 and have three children - Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster, Lady Davina Windsor and Lady Rose Gilman.
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