Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Queen Camilla, has recently published a cookbook titled 'Cooking and the Crown', in which he addresses persistent rumors regarding his mother's alleged heavy drinking and smoking. In interviews, he categorically dismissed these claims as 'inaccurate', stating that she has 'never drunk a glass of gin in her life' and does not smoke. He suggested that such perceptions likely stem from portrayals of Camilla in media, particularly the Channel 4 sitcom 'The Windsors'. Parker Bowles expressed his admiration for his mother's cooking, highlighting her shepherd's pie and roast chicken. He also emphasized the normalcy of their relationship, mentioning the occasional disagreements that are typical in any family. Overall, he conveyed a strong respect and affection for both his mother and King Charles III.