Queen Camilla Reveals Teen Train Assault, Fought Back Against Attacker

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News18•31-12-2025, 21:49
Queen Camilla Reveals Teen Train Assault, Fought Back Against Attacker
- •Queen Camilla revealed she was assaulted by a stranger on a train as a teenager, an incident she "fought back" against.
- •Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Today, she described the attack, noting the memory had been "lurking in the back of my brain for a very long time."
- •She recalled being attacked while reading a book, and though she perceived the assailant as an "old man," he was likely close to her age.
- •Her mother noticed signs of struggle after she got off the train, including disheveled hair and a missing coat button.
- •Details of the assault, including striking the man with her shoe heel and his arrest, were previously recounted in 'Power and the Palace' by Guto Harri.
Why It Matters: Queen Camilla bravely shared her teenage train assault, highlighting her resilience and the lasting impact of such incidents.
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