Now that the coronation drama is over – and what a short gossip half life it had – it looks like King Charles’s biggest priority is using his power to embiggen his wife. That’s it, that’s the extent of his vision – everyone must love Camilla, and Camilla must be showered with praise, jewels, attention and honors. Last week, Camilla was given the prestigious Order of New Zealand, an honor traditionally reserved for New Zealanders and/or people who have done a lot of work on behalf of New Zealand. All Camilla has done is stagger around Auckland a few times, I think. Well, that was not the last of Camilla’s new honors – Charles has now appointed Cam to the Order of the Thistle.

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BP say The King ‘has been graciously pleased to appoint The Queen to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle’,
the highest honour in Scotland. Revived by King James VII, appointments are entirely in the personal gift of The King. It is effective from today.

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 16, 2023

I imagine this is timed specifically ahead of Charles and Camilla’s trip to Scotland for Royal Week in July (William and Kate are going to Scotland too). They’ll probably do something for or with the other people in the Order of the Thistle, almost all of whom are actually Scottish. Although Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward are all knights and ladies of the order too. Anyway, I kind of think lavishing Camilla with all of these (unearned) honors will blow up in their faces, but what do I know? Can’t wait to see Camilla stagger around Edinburgh and neigh at Scottish peeps.

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Britain’s Queen Camilla reacts as she and King Charles visit Colchester Castle in Colchester, Britain, March 7, 2023. REUTERS/Chris,Image: 761001097, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: CHRIS RADBURN / Avalon
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Britain’s Queen Camilla visits Chelsea Flower Show in London, Britain, May 22, 2023,Image: 778307505, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: TOBY MELVILLE / Avalon

Berlin, GERMANY – President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort and First Lady Elke Buedenbender pose with guests at a state banquet at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin, Germany. The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to France, which was scheduled for March 26th – 29th, has been postponed due to ongoing mass strikes and protests. Pictured: King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort BACKGRID USA 29 MARCH 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Berlin, GERMANY – King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the UK at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin, for the state banquet on the 1st of a 3 days State visit to Germany. Pictured: King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla BACKGRID USA 29 MARCH 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Berlin, GERMANY – King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the UK at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin, for the state banquet on the 1st of a 3 days State visit to Germany. Pictured: Queen Consort Camilla BACKGRID USA 29 MARCH 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down during a two day visit to Northern Ireland. Featuring: King Charles III and Queen Camilla Where: Co Down, United Kingdom When: 24 May 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Queen Camilla samples local drinks and meets artisanal food producers during a visit to Market Theatre Square, Armagh, Co Armagh, as part of a two day visit to Northern Ireland. Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Armagh, United Kingdom When: 25 May 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**

Queen Camilla meets former racing horse Percy Toplis during a visit to The British Racing School in Newmarket, Suffolk, to mark their 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades it has trained thousands of people and equipped them with the skills to excel in Britain’s second biggest spectator sport, horse racing. Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Newmarket, United Kingdom When: 01 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Queen Camilla views a horse called ‘Our Surprise’ in the Best Turned Out section in the main yard during a visit to The British Racing School in Newmarket, Suffolk, to mark their 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades it has trained thousands of people and equipped them with the skills to excel in Britain’s second biggest spectator sport, horse racing. Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Newmarket, United Kingdom When: 01 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Queen Camilla meets Khadijah Mellah winner of the 2019 Magnolia Cup during a visit to The British Racing School in Newmarket, Suffolk, to mark their 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades it has trained thousands of people and equipped them with the skills to excel in Britain’s second biggest spectator sport, horse racing. Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Newmarket, United Kingdom When: 01 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**