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Queen Camilla’s ‘Masses of Weight’ Comment to Ruth Jones Draws Mixed Reaction After Viral Clip

The exchange was filmed during the royals’ Nov. 14 visit to Cyfarthfa Castle for King Charles’s 77th birthday.

Overview

  • Camilla asked Ruth Jones, “Haven’t you lost masses of weight?” during a greeting at the South Wales engagement.
  • Jones laughed and replied, “Yes, I have, thank you! I’ve lost a bit of weight,” as the brief interaction was recorded.
  • A Daily Mail reporter captured the moment and shared the clip on X, helping it circulate widely online.
  • Responses on social media split between calling the remark rude and seeing it as a compliment, with no official royal comment reported.
  • Jones, best known for Gavin & Stacey, previously discussed losing about four stone in 2011 and credited aversion therapy with hypnotist Paul McKenna in later interviews.