Queen Camilla’s son has hit back at Prince Harry for claiming Her Majesty was “dangerous” and a “villain” who “played the long game” to get his hands on the crown.
Tom Parker Bowles berated the controversial prince for the comments aimed at his mother.
Although Harry’s ghost-written mud fight memoir Spare has blown off shelves, it has sparked a number of scandals since its release.
Parker Bowles said on The News Agents podcast: “I don’t care what anyone says – that wasn’t an endgame. She married the person she loved and that’s what happened.”
Harry claimed in Spare, published in January, that his father’s wife leaked stories about the royal family to the media to boost her image.
Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles has hit back at Prince Harry for claiming Her Majesty was “dangerous” and a “villain” who “played the long game” to get his hands on the crown. Pictured: Prince Harry and Tom Parker Bowles in 2008 near Hungerford
Parker Bowles (pictured Thursday) said on The News Agents podcast: “I don’t care what anyone says – that wasn’t a final. She married the person she loved and that’s what happened.
Queen Camilla was “hurt” by Prince Harry’s comments about her in Spare, close friend Lady Lansdowne has said
Then-Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, pose in the White Drawing Room for the official wedding group photograph following their earlier wedding in the Guildhall at Windsor Castle April 9, 2005 in Berkshire
Camilla’s son has defended her against the comments Prince Harry made about her in his memoir
He added she “sacrificed” him to improve her reputation and accused other palace sources of informing the press about his wife Meghan.
The coronation will be the first time Prince Harry has seen his stepmother since the Queen’s funeral, which saw him publish his damn book and watch his and Meghan’s Netflix series air.
Despite the decision that he will attend alone while Meghan stays with the couple’s children in California, there are fears the ceremony could be an awkward affair due to the anger members of the royal family still feel after Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes.
In Spare, he wrote of Camilla, “I have complex feelings about winning over a stepparent who I thought recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar.”
Harry also said that he and his brother William “begged” their father not to marry Camilla because they feared she would become their “wicked stepmother”.
In another blow, Harry described Camilla as “dangerous” and a “badass” who left “corpses in the streets” in her desire to change the public’s perception of her.
There was no word at the time on how the new queen was feeling, but a staffer now told the Sunday Times: “It wasn’t a stomping or gnashing of teeth – it was much more of an eye-rolling reaction.”
Lady Lansdowne also spoke to the newspaper and said: “Of course it bothers her, of course it hurts. But she won’t let it get to her. Their philosophy is always, “Don’t mess with it and it will settle down – least said, most likely fixed.”
The Duke of Sussex’s popularity has plummeted since Harry released his scathing memoir.
He is now one of the least popular royals alongside his similarly controversial wife Meghan Marke and his uncle Prince Andrew.
In his rare interview, the Queen Consort’s son also defended the right of anti-monarchist activists to protest the coronation.
Tom Parker Bowles said it was a “free country” and “differing views” made for a more interesting and civilized society.
The crowning glory will be the first time Prince Harry has seen his stepmother since the Queen’s funeral, which saw him release his damn book Spare (pictured) and watch his and Meghan’s Netflix series air
Despite the decision that Harry will attend alone while Meghan stays with the couple’s children in California, there are fears the ceremony could be an awkward affair due to the anger members of the royal family still feel after Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes
Pictured: Harry stands next to Meghan as she sheds a tear from her left eye at the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey
The Duke of Sussex claimed he and Prince William “begged” their father not to marry Camilla
Spare has sold 1.43 million copies in all formats – hardcover, audio and e-book – since its release
Eco-protesters have indicated they may disrupt the coronation and threats have already been made by campaign group Republic.
Defending the groups’ right to protest on Global’s The News Agents podcast, Tom said: “Fortunately we live in a free country… if people want to protest, that’s their right to do so… They’re allowed to protest.
“We’re all allowed to have different views and I think that makes for an interesting and civilized country.”
In a rare interview, he also said it was understandable if his mother was concerned ahead of the coronation alongside King Charles on May 6.
However, the food writer added that Camilla has always been the “non-complaining” type.
He said: “I think everyone would be apprehensive on an occasion of this kind of historical significance.
“And yes, I think I’d be scared if I had to kind of go out in ancient robes… She’s 75, but you know, it’s hard to do that. But she never complained. you make it easy Go on.’
Tom, who writes a column for the Mail on Sunday newspaper, rarely speaks publicly about his mother.
But he revealed it wasn’t “strange” to think of his mum as the queen, saying: “She’s still my mum… I think changes happen, but I don’t care what anyone says.
“It wasn’t a final, she married the person she loved and that’s what happened.”
The writer, whose father is Camilla’s first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, added that it would not change her life at all and that it would be “appalling” if he became a duke.
He said: ‘You won’t find us with great estates and the name Duke of whatever. No, that would be horrible.”
“I’m becoming nothing. There would be a revolution if they started handing them out to people like me. No. Why should I expect one?’
He added of his mother and stepfather: “I think they’re doing amazing. 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 was way ahead of his time on issues like sustainability, food security, agriculture, pollution and all those things. But people called him kind of crazy and eccentric 20 years ago.
“All he’s talked about now are things that have gone mainstream and now we’re really worried. He uses his position, as far as I’m concerned, to do good.’
King Charles and Camilla on their wedding day with their families (back row LR) Prince Harry, Prince William, Tom and Laura Parker Bowles (front row LR) Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla’s father Major Bruce Shand, in the white drawing Room at Windsor Castle
He also said his son Freddy is unaware of how big his starring role as page of honor to the King and Queen will be.
“I don’t think he has any sense of the occasion. He’s a 13-year-old boy who loves football, a Spurs supporter… So his worries are for the Spurs manager and losing when we get up and things like that,” he said.
“There’s no reason for our kids to be in the press at all and that’s why we purposely kept them away from anything related to it…
“I think there’s going to be a lot of rehearsals beforehand and he does it with his cousins, his two best buddies and my first cousin’s son so they get to know each other.”