Queen Camilla shares the key to her lasting marriage to King Charles and it’s surprisingly simple

After 20 years of marriage, there’s no denying that King Charles and Queen Camilla have found a lasting formula for happiness—and now, Camilla is sharing the secret behind their enduring relationship.

While on a state visit to Italy, Queen Camilla took a moment to speak with reporters in Rome, reflecting on two decades of life with her husband and what has helped keep their bond so strong.

“Twenty years, who could believe it was 20 years? What is the secret? I don’t know… well… I suppose it’s just sort of friendship, really,” she said as per Hello! Magazine.

“Laughing at the same things, getting on with life. I suppose doing this, takes up most of the time.”

To mark the milestone, the royal couple recently shared three official portraits on social media, offering fans a glimpse into their celebrations.

Currently on a four-day state visit to Rome, Charles and Camilla were photographed with wide smiles at Villa Wolkonsky, the official residence of Edward Llewellyn, the UK’s ambassador to Italy and San Marino.

In one of the images, the couple stands in the villa’s beautiful grounds, with Camilla wearing a stylish white and beige coat by Anna Valentine. The other images feature the pair near the iconic Neronian arches, remnants of the Aqua Claudia, a Roman aqueduct that once supplied the city of Rome with water.

Camilla added a touch of history to her ensemble, wearing the Fabergé lily of the valley brooch—a gift from Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to the late Queen Mother during his 1956 official visit to the UK.

“As we begin our first visit to Italy as King and Queen, we are so looking forward to celebrating our twentieth wedding anniversary in such a special place – and with such wonderful people! A presto, Roma e Ravenna!” the royal couple wrote alongside the images.

 

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Fans were quick to offer heartfelt messages to the pair, with many congratulating the couple on reaching such a major milestone.