Royal encounters can be tricky, and sometimes, a little awkward! Recently, Queen Camilla found herself in a slightly uncomfortable situation when meeting Ruth Jones, the beloved actress and writer from Gavin and Stacey.
During a visit to the historic Cyfarthfa Castle in South Wales, where King Charles celebrated his 77th birthday, the royal couple greeted several well-known Welsh figures. Among them were reality TV star Liam Reardon and fashion designer Julien Macdonald. But when Queen Camilla encountered Ruth Jones, a moment of initial non-recognition seemed to occur.
According to reports, the Queen, having met Ms. Jones before, initially appeared to not immediately recognize her. After realizing who she was, Camilla exclaimed, "Haven’t you lost masses of weight?" as Ms. Jones greeted her.
Ruth Jones, known for her role as the no-nonsense Nessa Jenkins, responded with a laugh, acknowledging her weight loss. The actress has been open about her weight struggles and has notably shed around 4.5 stone over 22 months.
But here's where it gets interesting... Ms. Jones has previously discussed using hypnotherapy to curb her chocolate cravings. She shared on the Table Manners podcast that she initially approached hypnotherapy with skepticism. The process involved associating chocolate with something she disliked, like mushy peas, which surprisingly worked. She avoided chocolate for five years!
However, after feeling "sorted," she stopped the email list from her hypnotist, and her aversion to chocolate gradually faded.
Ms. Jones has also spoken about her weight loss journey in 2011, which took 22 months after overindulging on a holiday. She focused on portion control and monitoring her calorie intake. She stated in 2019 that she lost four and a half stone the old-fashioned way: taking in fewer calories than she was using.
This story raises an interesting point: Is it ever truly appropriate to comment on someone's weight, even with good intentions? What are your thoughts? Share your opinions in the comments below!
