Queen Camilla’s son shares shocking admission about his mother’s drinking and smoking habits
**Tom Parker-Bowles Sets the Record Straight on Queen Camilla’s Habits**
Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker-Bowles, has dismissed long-standing rumors about his mother’s love of gin and cigarettes during an appearance on Kate Thornton’s *White Wine Question Time* podcast. The 50-year-old food writer insisted Camilla is a moderate drinker who hasn’t smoked in decades.
Despite his royal connections, Tom emphasized that he worked hard to build his career without family trust funds. He also shared insights into Camilla’s simple tastes, revealing she prefers fish and scrambled eggs over spicy or garlic-heavy dishes.
Addressing the persistent myth that the Queen Consort enjoys gin and tobacco, Tom stated, *”I’ve never seen her tipsy in my life. She doesn’t drink gin… and she gave up fags 20, 30 years ago.”* He added that she occasionally drinks red wine but in moderation—*”literally a glass and a half.”*
Tom also reflected on their close relationship, noting that despite her royal title, their dynamic remains unchanged. *”We’re there eating, gossiping, talking—she’s just the same,”* he said.
This isn’t the first time he’s defended his mother’s habits. In a 2023 *Times* interview, he similarly debunked the gin-and-cigarettes stereotype, stating Camilla *”hardly drinks”* and he’s *”never seen her so much as tipsy.”*
The podcast conversation offered a rare glimpse into Camilla’s private life, painting her as a down-to-earth figure with simple culinary preferences. Tom’s remarks aimed to correct public misconceptions while highlighting their familial bond.
With his candid comments, Tom has firmly put the rumors to rest—proving that even royals aren’t immune to gossip, but not all of it sticks.
