"escorts" to offer assistance instead

Camilla abandons the tradition of "queen's bridesmaids"

Camilla is beginning to make drastic changes.

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Just three months after being declared queen consort, Camilla has already broken one of the oldest traditions of the British monarchy, and will be the first queen in centuries without bridesmaids.

In a recent statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed the news, which was first reported by the Daily Mail last October.

From now on, Camilla will have those who are called "the queen's escorts", a position that did not exist, until now, and it will replace the position of "handmaids", which has been part of the monarchy since the Middle Ages.

During the life of Elizabeth II, she and her sister, Princess Margaret, were accompanied by bridesmaids during royal tours and official duties, where they acted as advisors and participated in the performance of various tasks.

According to Buckingham Palace, Camilla's escorts are six close friends and family who will assist her in her daily activities.

Sarah Troughton has held the position of Lord Wiltshire since 2012, as well as being the third cousin of Charles.

Lady Sarah Keswick has been a close friend of the royal family for years.

Baroness Chisholm is a former Conservative MP and Fiona Shelburne, spokesperson for the Cabinet Office in the House of Lords. Lady Catherine Brooke is also a close friend of the royal family, as well as being the daughter of a former maid of honor to Queen Elizabeth II, during her reign.

Jane von Westenholz has been a friend of the royal family for decades, and her daughter is also a close friend of Prince Harry, and was the person who introduced him to Meghan Markle.

Female chaperones will have a different role, and will be there to provide support and companionship.

And at the end of a busy day, "it's nice to have an old friend by your side," explained a source close to the royal family.

During Elizabeth II's life, she and her sister, Princess Margaret, were often accompanied by bridesmaids during royal tours.

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