In an unusual turn of events, Queen Camilla's son is hitting back at his stepbrother Prince Harry, who accused her of being a "villain" with a long-term strategy to secure the crown, according to RadarOnline.com.
Tom Parker Bowles, 48, fiercely defended his mother in a rare interview that took place just weeks before he is set to confront Harry at the coronation on May 6. In his contentious memoir, Spare, Harry portrayed his stepmother unfavorably, writing, "I have complex feelings about gaining a step-parent who I thought had recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar."
Harry also alleged that Prince William "begged" King Charles III not to marry Camilla, fearing she would become their "wicked stepmother." He characterized Camilla as "dangerous" and a "villain" who left "bodies in the street" to alter public opinion of her as Charles' mistress.
In response to these claims, Tom Parker Bowles expressed his support for his mother and stepfather during an appearance on The News Agents podcast. "I don't care what anyone says - this wasn't any sort of end game. She married the person she loved and this is what happened," he said.
Tom lauded Charles when asked about his stepfather assuming the late Queen Elizabeth's role. "I think they're doing amazingly. I think King Charles is a good, kind, intelligent man who cares deeply about his roles wherever they may be, Prince of Wales, the King," he commented.
Tom continued to praise Charles, saying, "He's been way ahead of his time on issues like sustainability, food security, farming, pollution, all these things. But people were calling him sort of mad and eccentric 20 years ago."
Although Camilla is prepared for the responsibilities that come with the crown, Tom acknowledged that she's "anxious" about the attention she'll receive during the upcoming coronation.
"I think anyone would be anxious on an occasion of this sort of importance in terms of the historical," he explained. "And yes, I think I'd be terrified if I had to sort of walk out wearing ancient robes... She's 75, but you know, it's tough to do it. But she's never complained. You just do it. Get on with it."
Tom emphasized that despite Camilla's new title, she remains "still my mother" and that his life will not be affected by her elevated status.
"You're not going to find us with great estates and being called the Duke of Whatever. No, that would be appalling," he said. "I become nothing. There would be a revolution if they start handing them out to people like me. No. Why would I expect one?"
Insiders revealed that Camilla has been Charles' support system ahead of his reunion with his estranged son. As reported by RadarOnline.com, Harry will attend his father's coronation next month, but Meghan Markle will stay in California with the children.
