Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about being assaulted as a teenager, opening up during a recent BBC discussion focused on violence against women.
The deeply personal revelation marks a rare moment of reflection from the 78-year-old royal, whose advocacy work has long centered on supporting survivors.
Recalling the incident, which occurred when she was a teenager travelling by train, the Queen described the emotional impact the experience left behind.
Speaking during the broadcast, Camilla said:
“When I was a teenager, I was attacked on a train. I remember at the time being so angry. I was reading my book and this boy, man, attacked me and I did fight back.”
She added that she did not know the man who assaulted her and described how the memory has stayed with her over the years.
“I was so furious about it and it’s sort of lurked for many years.”
Details of the incident first surfaced earlier this year in a serialized book about the royal family, though Buckingham Palace had not previously confirmed the account. The Queen did not expand on specifics during the interview.
The remarks come as Camilla continues her longstanding work supporting charities addressing sexual and domestic violence. A noted member of the British Royals, she is married to King Charles III, who ascended the throne in 2022.