Queen Camilla allegedly faced an assault during her teenage years and defended herself using her heels.
Former Royal correspondent Valentine Law shared this revelation, detailing how the royal family once had a candid conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his forthcoming book, *Power and the Palace: The Inner Story of the Monarchy*.
In an excerpt published by *The Times*, the author noted that in June 2008, while Johnson served as mayor of London, he and his former communications director Gutt Hari were invited to tea with Camilla and King Charles at Clarence House.
During the meeting, Hari recounted how Johnson expressed admiration for Camilla, but then turned to a serious matter: she disclosed that she had been a victim of sexual assault as a young student.
Hari explained that Camilla, now 78, revealed to Johnson that the incident transpired on a train to Paddington when she was around 16 or 17 years old.
He further described how Camilla shared the details of the event, stating, “Some guys were moving their hands,” prompting Johnson to ask her how she responded.
According to Camilla, she adhered to her mother’s advice: “I took off my shoes and slapped him with my heels,” she reportedly told Johnson.
Reflecting on the incident, Hari noted that Camilla, feeling threatened, thought about getting off the train and found a uniformed man to assist her after the attack.
Hari insisted that the assailant was arrested.
This incident seemed to resonate with Johnson, motivating him to establish three rape crisis centers in London.
Additionally, an insider revealed to the *Daily Mail* that Camilla, who wed Charles in 2005, openly discusses her experience with trusted individuals, believing sharing her story might aid other women.
Yet, sources indicate that Camilla often chooses not to speak about the incident publicly, feeling it occurred a long time ago and emphasizing that other women’s stories are significantly more important than her own.
Representatives for both Camilla and Johnson had not responded to requests for comment.
