Her smile lit up her face... I will never forget it

QUEEN CONSORT CAMILLA’S TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN

- RUSSELL MYERS

CAMILLA touchingly paid tribute to the Queen’s “wonderful blue eyes and unforgettable smile” in her first official tribute.

The Queen Consort shared her heartfelt memories for a programme to be seen by millions on BBC1 tonight.

She hailed the Queen for her achievements and adulation around the world, despite it being “so difficult” as a “solitary woman” in an age of powerful men.

King Charles’ wife became a trusted confidante to Her Majesty after battling back to mend a public reputation which once saw her labelled a “dark force”.

She faced unprecedented criticism for her affair with Charles as his marriage to Princess Diana broke down.

Camilla’s salute, recorded within the past three months, features in a tribute being aired immediately before the two-minute silence at 8pm.