Camilla's 'Bin Laden' Tapestry

1 month ago 30th Sep 14:00

Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has nicknamed a tapestry of an Arab figure "Bin Laden".

Camilla - the wife of Prince Charles - hates the artwork which hangs at Clarence House, and refers to it by the name of one of the founders of terrorist organization al-Qaeda.

Opera singer Alexandra Kennedy revealed the royal's habit while discussing a performance she gave at the London property for 25 people.

She told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "I asked if she liked the performance. She said she had, but added, 'I'm so glad you stood where you did, though.'

She was pointing out a huge tapestry of an Arab figure hanging on the wall behind where we had been singing. 'We call it the Bin Laden tapestry - I can't stand it!'

"She was pointing out a huge tapestry of an Arab figure hanging on the wall behind where we had been singing. 'We call it the Bin Laden tapestry - I can't stand it!' "

Alexandra added Camilla was a fabulous host, who spoke to her for 20 minutes and ensured she always had a full glass of champagne.

Camilla is not the only famous person Alexandra has sung for.

Last summer, she performed for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and wife Sarah Brown at their country home Chequers.