Queen Camilla Reveals Teenage Train Assault to Boris Johnson

Queen Camilla revealed to Boris Johnson, during his tenure as mayor of London, that she was attacked by a man on a train as a teenager and defended herself by hitting him with her shoe, a story detailed in the book "Power And The Palace" by Valentine Low. The incident occurred when she was about 16 or 17 years old on a train to Paddington, where a man attempted to touch her inappropriately, and she successfully reported him to authorities upon arrival. Camilla has been a long-time advocate against domestic violence and sexual abuse, dedicating her charity work to supporting victims and campaigning to end such violence. She has privately shared her experience with individuals and organizations in this field but has not publicly equated her ordeal with the more tragic stories of others, viewing it as a familiar but unacceptable experience. This revelation surfaced from conversations between Camilla and Johnson around 2008, when he was invited to Clarence House, highlighting her pragmatic stance that sharing her story might help other women. The accounts emphasize Camilla's resilience and ongoing commitment to combating domestic and sexual violence through her royal charity work and public advocacy.