Tom Parker-Bowles Tackles Misleading Royals' Drinking Image
Tom Parker-Bowles Clarifies Queen Camilla's Drinking Reputation
In a revealing interview with the U.K.'s The Times, Tom Parker-Bowles addressed the long-standing celebrity news narrative surrounding his mother, Queen Camilla, and her supposed drinking habits. He stated, 'She has that reputation of drinking gin and smoking,' but added, 'Never drunk a glass of gin in her life. Doesn’t smoke.' Tom highlighted the contrast between media portrayal and reality, criticizing the Channel 4 show The Windsors for its inaccuracies.
Reality vs. Fiction
He pointed out that the show, which featured a fictionalized version of his mother portrayed by the late Haydn Gwynne, wasn't entirely accurate. 'My mother hardly drinks. Never seen her so much as tipsy.' Tom emphasized that while he found the portrayal 'fine,' it ultimately misrepresents his mother.
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Tom is currently promoting his new cookbook, Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III, which seeks to bridge the gap between royal culinary traditions and the public's perception.
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