A Stunning Revelation About Queen Camilla's Past

In an astonishing revelation, a new book claims that Queen Camilla faced a terrifying attempted sexual assault during her teenage years, bravely fighting off her attacker with the heel of her shoe.

The Story Unfolds in 'Power and the Palace'

The details emerge from 'Power and the Palace', serialized in the Sunday Times. The Queen reportedly shared her harrowing experience with former London mayor Boris Johnson during a meeting around 2008.

An Unforgettable Encounter

Author Valentine Low, a former royal correspondent, recounted how Johnson's communications director, Guto Harri, revealed that the Queen and Johnson hit it off famously, with Johnson expressing admiration for her.

Yet amid the light banter, the conversation turned serious as they discussed the Queen's traumatic encounter. At approximately 16 or 17 years old, she was traveling on a train to Paddington when a man began to harass her.

A Brave Reaction

When asked how she responded, Camilla recounted, 'I did what my mother taught me to. I took off my shoe and whacked him in the nuts with the heel.' Her quick thinking and courage didn’t stop there; upon reaching Paddington, she found a uniformed officer and reported the attack, leading to the man's arrest.

A Lifelong Commitment to Advocacy

At 78 years old, Queen Camilla continues to champion causes against domestic violence and sexual abuse, dedicating her royal charity work to support victims. She's notably advocated for initiatives such as washbags for those who have faced such traumatic incidents.

Support for Survivors of Assault

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, numerous organizations are ready to help. In the UK, Rape Crisis provides confidential support at 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, and 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers assistance at 800-656-4673, while in Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). For international resources, visit ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html.