Queen Camilla’s recent appearance at Wimbledon has sparked a wave of controversy, particularly from broadcaster Narinder Kaur. Arriving at the prestigious tournament, the 77-year-old monarch was greeted by enthusiastic applause and cheers as she made her way to the Royal Box. But not everyone was pleased with how the moment unfolded.
In a video capturing her arrival, some members of her entourage were seen going around, nudging audience members to stand in her honor. This move ignited outrage from Kaur, who expressed her disbelief on social media. “Am I actually seeing this right? Those women are tapping people to get up for Camilla?! What a despicably egotistical vile thing to do…who on earth behaves like this?” she fumed, drawing support from numerous followers who felt similarly appalled.
Many echoed her frustration. One user remarked, “I wouldn’t have gotten up. It’s absolute nonsense.” Another chimed in, saying, “If this happened to me, I would make a fuss for touching me.” The sentiment resonated with several others, who typically disagree with Kaur but found this incident unsettling. “For once, I actually agree with you,” one commented, while another simply stated, “This is pathetic.”
However, not everyone shared Kaur’s perspective. Some argued that standing up was merely a sign of respect for the monarchy. “People who respect our monarchy,” one wrote. “They’re being told a monarch is walking in from a perspective they cannot see. People who are proud of our country.” The debate intensified, with others questioning Kaur’s stance. “This is called showing respect for the office,” another user declared, criticizing Kaur for demonstrating ignorance.
Amidst the backlash, one comment cut through the nois“Sorry, how is it vile? There’s something called etiquette we need to show while in the presence of royalty.” The age-old tradition of honoring the royal family remains a contentious subject in contemporary Britain.
Camilla attended Wimbledon with her sister, Annabel Elliot, after a prior engagement at Buckingham Palace. Among the dignitaries she met upon arrival were Malin Lundin, the collections manager pivotal in promoting Wimbledon’s rich heritage, and Will Brierley, the seasoned groundsperson with two decades of tenure at the club.