Prince Charles' future wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, has left royal watchers in little doubt that she always stays on the right side of the law. Just hours after Registrar General Len Cook overruled objections to her forthcoming wedding, the future Duchess of Cornwall was pictured having a laugh with bobbies in the Wiltshire town of Chippenham.
The 57-year-old, who was proudly sporting her engagement ring, stopped by her local police station to show her support for its charitable work. Camilla is the main patron and fundraiser for the "Bobby Van Trust", which was set up by officers to help vulnerable members of the community.
The organisation's three Transit vans are used to visit people who have fallen victim to crime or fire, fitting their homes with safety devices like locks and smoke detectors. Since it was set up in 1998 the scheme has helped over 5,000 people to sleep a little easier at night.
Camilla's day out marks her first public appearance since her wedding plans were announced last month. St James's Palace has stressed that it shouldn't be considered an official royal engagement, but it is sure to be taken as evidence of her growing importance nonetheless.
Officers and volunteers who received her in Chippenham didn't seem to concerned about the status of the visit, though. "Mrs Parker Bowles is genuinely interested in what we do," said project coordinator Ruth Entwistle. "I am very happy she is getting married too." |
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