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Queen Camilla Says She Was Attacked on a Train as a Teen in BBC Today Broadcast

The disclosure is intended to encourage open discussion of abuse.

Overview

  • The pre-recorded conversation with John and Amy Hunt aired on BBC Radio 4’s Today on December 31 after being recorded at Clarence House on November 27.
  • Camilla described fighting back during the teenage assault and said she felt furious, linking the memory to her focus on tackling violence against women.
  • Earlier reporting in Valentine Low’s book said she struck the attacker with her shoe, reported him at Paddington Station and the man was arrested.
  • The broadcast also spotlighted the Hunt family’s case; Kyle Clifford received a whole-life order in March for murdering Carol, Louise and Hannah in 2024.
  • Buckingham Palace shared a clip of the discussion on official social channels, and the Hunt Family Fund has an early January fundraiser for projects supporting young women.