• Camilla is reportedly planning to axe the centuries-old tradition of ladies-in-waiting.
• Existing staff will carry out duties of official companions, Daily Mail reports.
• Move described as “two for the price of one” deal by sources close to the monarch.

In order to be “more with the times,” Queen Consort Camilla is reportedly planning to end the centuries-old tradition of having ladies-in-waiting. According to the Daily Mail, the monarch’s current staff will perform the duties of official companions as part of the “two for the price of one” deal.

Camilla, according to the outlet, has taken charge of organising things “a little differently.” “When she got married and set up her own office for the first time, she got two brilliant private secretaries, Amanda Macmanus and Joy Camm,” the source said. But they were definitely ‘two for the price of one.'”

“Not only did they organise all of her engagements and projects, but they also acted as ladies-in-waiting when necessary, accompanying her on official duties, collecting bouquets of flowers, and the like,” the insider went on.

“In her office, no one stands on ceremony; everyone pitches in.” “The feeling is that, while things have changed dramatically in many ways, she will not accept an official list of ladies-in-waiting,” the source added.

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