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How Queen Camilla channelled warmth and poise with D-Day veterans during 80th anniversary commemorations
Queen Camilla came into her own – and revealed her natural warmth and ability to connect with others as a leading lady – at the commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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The occasion was inevitably sombre, as shown by Her Majesty shedding a tear when listening to a veteran recount the horror of losing his best friend on the beaches in Normandy 80 years ago.
But amid the heavy and deeply moving testimonials, Camilla also shared heartfelt moments with multiple former soldiers smiling and enjoying light conversation with the Queen.
Her nickname, the ‘nation’s grandma’, was upheld by the young girl so at ease with Camilla that she enthusiastically wrapped her arms around her during a photo opportunity, despite