Buckingham Palace is once again at the center of royal storm clouds — and this time, it’s not about duty or diplomacy, but about power.

According to multiple palace insiders, King Charles III has made a move that “defies centuries of royal tradition,” quietly granting Princess Catherine a special privilege that has never before been given to anyone outside the reigning monarch.

Sources claim the decision was made during a private council meeting inside Clarence House last week — one attended by only the King’s closest advisors, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was there, they say, that Charles formally authorized Catherine to act as his personal representative in select matters of state and public ceremony — a symbolic but powerful gesture previously reserved for queens only.

One palace aide described the atmosphere as “electric.” When Charles made the announcement, witnesses say Camilla’s expression changed instantly — from polite surprise to visible fury. “She didn’t say a word,” said one insider. “She simply stood up, nodded stiffly, and walked out of the room. You could hear the silence echo after she left.”

The move is being hailed by royal watchers as a “historic acknowledgment” of Kate’s rising influence — and perhaps, the King’s acknowledgment of her unshakable public image as the “heart of the modern monarchy.” But for others inside the palace, it signals something far more dangerous: a growing divide between the Queen Consort and the future Queen.

Royal commentator Olivia Heath told The Times:

“This is not just about protocol — it’s about legitimacy. By granting Catherine a role traditionally reserved for a reigning queen, Charles may have unintentionally drawn a line in the sand between the two most powerful women in the royal family.”

Behind closed doors, tension is said to be simmering. Courtiers whisper that Camilla feels “sidelined and humiliated,” while William has reportedly urged his wife to “stay above it all.” But what’s fueling public fascination is how calm and collected Kate has remained. When asked by a reporter about her new role, she simply smiled and said,

“Service will always mean putting the Crown before oneself.”

Her grace only deepened the mystery — and the speculation.

Could King Charles be quietly reshaping the monarchy, placing his faith in the woman many already call “the People’s Queen”?
Or is this the opening act of a deeper palace war — one that may decide the very future of the royal family?

Either way, one thing is certain: for the first time, two queens now share the same stage — and the world is watching which one will bow first.