Queen Camilla Reveals Teen Assault Survival, Advocates Domestic Violence Support

Queen Camilla bravely defended herself against a sexual assault as a teenager by removing her shoe and striking the assailant on a train to London’s Paddington station, according to the book ‘Power and the Palace’ by Valentine Low. After the incident, she reported the attacker to a uniformed officer, leading to his arrest, and later discussed the event with then-London Mayor Boris Johnson, which influenced efforts to expand rape crisis centers in the city. This early experience is seen as a catalyst for her longstanding commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence and her active role as patron of the charity SafeLives. Despite the personal trauma, Camilla has chosen not to publicly dwell on the incident, emphasizing instead the resilience of survivors and the importance of eliminating stigma. The revelation has been widely covered in British media, highlighting her courage and resourcefulness. Buckingham Palace has not officially commented on the details, but has not disputed them either.