Queen Camilla Reveals Norfolk Infestation Battle

The esteemed royal opened up about the ongoing wasp infestation during a recent appearance at the Ebor Festival of horse-racing in York. Her tales of the flying pests at Sandringham came days after Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s relocation made waves.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are scheduled to move from their cozy Adelaide Cottage to the Forest Lodge mansion in Windsor Great Park. The move sparked mixed reactions online following a misunderstanding.

Queen Camilla attended the second day of the Ebor Festival of horse-racing in York, lamenting that the wasp infestation in Sandringham had become “terrible.”

She met with Harry and Seline Silk, of Knavesmire Nectar, sharing that King Charles’s Norfolk estate wasn’t the only property suffering from an infestation.

The monarch’s wife reportedly shared that her private home in Wiltshire was giving her trouble because of swarming bees. Camilla, a well-known apiarist, produces her own honey at her Ray Mill House and sells it at Fortnum & Mason to raise money for charity.

Hello Magazine shared that King Charles has a similar love for beekeeping, with his Highgrove House brimming with 120 different plant species and 30 beehives. His Royal Garden Honey can be bought directly from the Highgrove Gardens website.

Queen Camilla’s concerns about the wasp infestation were justified by sources, who claimed a record number of stinging pests had taken over Sandringham. The Sun explained the situation stemmed from the driest spring in 50 years.

The weather created the perfect environment for these creatures to thrive, skyrocketing their numbers in King Charles’ Norfolk estate. The monarch’s staff reportedly attempted to remedy the situation by sealing off bins and placing warning signs for visitors.

“King Charles is known for his love of the environment, but everyone is aware that too many wasps could be a problem for visitors,” a source noted. They claimed wasps were crucial to the environment and no one wished to harm them. Unfortunately, controlling their numbers was a significant challenge.

It is unclear if the wasp infestation will affect Prince William and Kate’s relocation to Forest Lodge. However, it is unlikely given the distance between them unless the wasps decide to build new hives in Windsor Great Park.

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ relocation made waves days earlier, with The Blast reporting that some fans had condemned the move. Their anger stemmed from the misconception that the royal couple had forcefully evicted the families living near their new home.

These upset fans slammed William and Kate for creating “homelessness” with their actions, labeling them selfish and inconsiderate. However, several people defended the future King and Queen, stressing that the families were moved to better residences, per reports.

Months before the wasp infestation, King Charles touched the hearts of fans with a romantic gesture for his wife. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the monarch purchased the property next to Camilla’s Ray Mill House in Wiltshire to protect her privacy.

According to sources, Charles became concerned after learning that the property next to his wife’s home would be converted into “a short-term holiday rental and wedding venue.” He feared for her safety and privacy and used $3.8 million from his private funds to buy the home.

A source described his actions as a “pragmatic solution,” noting it was a sound financial investment and a way to protect Camilla without using public funds. They added that Charles would later lease the property to a “security-vetted tenant.”