King Charles’ rare personal moment with stepson Tom Parker Bowles caught on camera

Royal Ascot continues to be a family affair for the royal family as King Charles welcomed Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles to the equestrian event. In a sweet moment filmed on a sunny day at the races, Charles can be seen sharing a warm exchange with his stepson, kissing him on both cheeks while smiling.

Tom looked perfect for the occasion, arriving dressed to the nines in a smart suit with a top hat and matching blue waistcoat and tie. However, Tom’s attire was more casual as he removed his top hat while saluting the king.

The food critic is very close to his father-in-law and has previously said he has “always adored him”. Speaking on A current affair in 2015, he explained: “All that matters to your parents is that they are happy and my mother is exceptionally happy right now. I have always loved my stepfather; he has always been a man kind, good and lovely, he is a warm, intelligent and humane man and I think if that ever happens he will make a fantastic king.”

Charles and Camilla were joined by several family members throughout the week, including Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, Duchess Sophie, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall. On Wednesday, while Charles was away, Prince William made a surprise appearance alongside his in-laws Carole and Michael Middleton.

Charles and Camilla spoke of their pleasure in attending Ascot in the official programme, which read: “It gave us immense pleasure and joy to witness Desert Hero’s victory in the King George V Stakes last year, especially as he was bred by the late Her Majesty. .

“We wish everyone participating this week the best of luck in seeking that unique thrill of a Royal Ascot winner. We also hope that those here at the racecourse watching from home will enjoy five days of the best racing the sport has to offer.

Tom has also previously spoken about his close bond with his mother, telling BBC Five Live: “She’s a brilliant grandmother. I mean, she works incredibly hard. She would be the first to say that she didn’t really have a job outside of being our mother, which she was very good at, and suddenly, at 55, she was working.

Speaking on The News Agent podcast, he added: “I think change is happening, but I don’t care what anyone says – it wasn’t some sort of endgame. She married the person she loved and this is what happened.