Queen Camilla has publicly spoken for the first time about being assaulted by a man as a teenager, describing an episode that deeply affected her and made her "angry." She spoke during an interview with the BBC, broadcast as part of a debate on violence against women.
"When I was a teenager, I was assaulted on a train," she said. Camilla She explained that she was reading peacefully when a man accosted her. She stated that she defended herself and did not know her attacker, emphasizing the intense anger that overwhelmed her at that moment.
The Queen, now 78 years old, also recounted the immediate aftermath of the incident. Upon stepping off the train, her mother was reportedly struck by her appearance, noting her disheveled hair and a missing button on her coat, visible signs of the altercation.
This episode, which had long remained private, was first mentioned in September during the serialization of a book about the royal family in the British newspaper The Times. However, Buckingham Palace never officially confirmed the events at the time.
For many years, Queen Camilla has been actively involved in charitable causes related to combating sexual and domestic violence, as well as supporting victims. Her public testimony is a continuation of this work and aims to break the silence surrounding this type of abuse.
By speaking out on such a personal subject, the Queen wanted to emphasize the importance of recognizing this violence and encouraging victims to stand up for themselves and be heard, in a context where the fight against violence against women remains a major issue in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
