Queen Camilla's Brave Teenage Ordeal: Fighting Back Against Assault

ROYAL SHOCKER: Queen Camilla's Secret Past Revealed - And It's a Tale of Bravery and Betrayal

In a stunning revelation, a new book by former royal correspondent Valentine Low has exposed a traumatic secret from Queen Camilla's past that will leave readers speechless. The Duchess of Cornwall, 75, was allegedly assaulted as a teenager on a train to Paddington Station in London, but she fought back with her trusty high heel - and it's a story she's only shared with a select few.

According to the book, titled "Power and the Palace: The Inside Story of the Monarchy and 10 Downing Street," Camilla was just 16 or 17 years old when the incident occurred. The alleged attacker made a move on her, but our fearless royal heroine had other plans. With quick thinking and cunning, she whipped off her high heel and used it to defend herself against her would-be assailant.

The shocking revelation emerged in an exclusive interview with Boris Johnson, who was invited to meet Camilla at Clarence House in 2008 after his election as Mayor of London. It's said that she shared the details of the incident with him, but kept it under wraps from the public eye - until now.

A source close to Camilla told The Scholarly Note that the Queen is pragmatic about the news being made public, saying: "If reading about her own experience helps other women, then in the circumstances she would consider that a positive outcome." It's clear that Camilla has always been a trailblazer and a champion of women's rights - and this latest revelation only adds to her illustrious reputation.

But what makes this story even more astonishing is that Camilla has used her own experiences to inform her tireless work in the field of sexual assault and domestic violence. As the Duchess of Cornwall, she's visited crisis centers, met with survivors, and advocated for organizations that support victims - all while keeping her own secret safe.

However, friends say that Camilla has never wanted to equate her experience with those who have suffered more severe trauma. "Her experience, alas, was as familiar to many women then as it is, sadly, today," said a source. "And clearly, totally unacceptable." But it's clear that she's used her own experiences to give her a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by others.

Camilla first visited a crisis center for victims of rape and sexual assault in Croydon in 2009 as Duchess of Cornwall - and was so moved by what she saw that she vowed to make the issue a cornerstone of her public work. She's since worked tirelessly to highlight organizations supporting victims, meeting survivors, and shining a light on the organizations that support them.

In 2013, she held a groundbreaking reception in London, bringing together national stakeholders and key decision-makers in the field - it was the first time in the UK that such a wide range of organization had been drawn together to specifically discuss rape and sexual abuse. That same year, she started her "washbags" project, providing victims with toiletries after undergoing grueling forensic examinations.

Camilla has also visited centers worldwide, including the USA, India, and the Balkans - and recently became patron of the Mirabel Centre in Nigeria, the country's first sexual assault referral center. She's closely associated with several organizations in the UK, including Safe Lives and WOW!, both of which campaign against domestic abuse.

In 2021, Camilla gave a powerful speech about the stigma and shame that survivors often face, saying: "Rapists are not born, they are constructed. And it takes an entire community – male and female – to dismantle the lies, words and actions that foster a culture in which sexual assault is seen as normal, and in which it shames the victim."

The Queen's work extends beyond just advocating for victims - she's also expanded her efforts to help those affected by domestic abuse. In November last year, an ITV documentary followed Camilla on her campaign work, including a poignant moment where she sat with a domestic abuse survivor at a women's refuge.

"I'm probably just as nervous as you," she tells Natalie, whose identity has been protected. "I want to understand what you've gone through." She listens intently as the survivor shares her heartbreaking story - and it's clear that Camilla is truly moved by their words.

As the documentary shows, Camilla believes domestic abuse should not be a taboo subject - and she's called for more open discussion about the issue. Her dedication to helping others is unwavering, and this latest revelation only adds to her remarkable legacy as a champion of women's rights.

So, what can we take away from Queen Camilla's secret past? For one, it shows that even in the face of trauma, our royal family members are just as human as the rest of us - but also that they're willing to use their experiences to make a difference in the world. As we celebrate Camilla's bravery and resilience, let's remember that she's not just a member of the royal family - she's a true trailblazer for women everywhere.