Queen Camilla shocks onlookers as she's spotted doing her Christmas shopping
The queen consort picked up some tea giftsQueen Camilla has stunned onlookers by stepping out to do a spot of Christmas shopping this week.
The wife of King Charles was seen browsing gifts at Fortnum & Mason.
The queen, 77, reportedly bought a set of cinnamon and orange black tea during the visit.
Queen Camilla spotted Christmas shopping
In images obtained by the MailOnline, Queen Camilla browsed the tea section at the department store.
According to an onlooker, the queen consort had four members of security with her.
He told the publication: “It was great to be that close to her, and I never imagined I’d be asking after the same tea as the queen.
“I just went to ask the attendant how much the tin of tea was and then I noticed she was standing right opposite me – I could hardly believe it. It was lucky chance. I’d gone in to London for a rare trip for my birthday.
“It was funny because I’d never have thought I’d be in touching distance of the queen. There must have been just over a metre between us.”
The onlooker said that despite the queen having much security around her, they “didn’t warn me off when I approached the table” which was a “really good feeling”.
Meanwhile, the royal family have a long tradition of shopping at Fortnum & Mason.
I never imagined I’d be asking after the same tea as the queen.
According to the store’s website, the late Queen Elizabeth II did her shopping in store which “had to be arranged months in advance”.
The site added: “The list of provisions provided for her and her mother to give as presents reveal a shared practical bent of mind, with breakfast trays, breakfast sets, garden furniture and hostess trolleys being particularly popular.”
Royal family set for ‘biggest ever’ Christmas at Sandringham
Reports claim that the royal family will enjoy one of its “biggest ever” Christmases this year at Sandringham. King Charles will host the festivities.
However, former royal butler Paul Burrell explained how later on Christmas Day, the king and queen will spend some time apart.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Paul Burrell said: “This division of Christmas is becoming more and more obvious. Although Camilla will be at Sandringham, although she may well appear on the front steps of the church and walk back to the house and have Christmas lunch, as soon as lunch is over, Camilla is off.
“She goes back to Wiltshire to see her family who are not invited to Sandringham. She wants to see her grandchildren, children and their spouses.
“It’s a split Christmas for Camilla, just like it is for many others.”
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