Camilla supports farming as Queen's son reveals her love for Clarkson's farm
Farmers took to the streets of London to protest Rachel Reeves’s Budget plans on Tuesday
Queen Camilla is an avid fan of Clarkson’s Farm, her son has revealed.
Jeremy Clarkson yesterday led a protest of 20,000 farmers on Tuesday against Labour’s widely criticised “tractor tax”.
The tax, set out in Rachel Reeves’s Budget plans last month, will see a 20 per cent inheritance tax on assets valued above £1million from 2026.
The Government says the changes will only impact about 500 farms annually but farmers have warned that the changes will threaten the viability of British family farms, which often operate on tight profit margins.
Tom Parker Bowles said: “Mum’s a big fan of Clarkson’s Farm, which is bringing farming back into the spotlight.
“It’s a tough, 24-hour, thankless job that’s often profitless.
“How bizarre it’s taken someone like Jeremy Clarkson to point out things must change.”
The Amazon original programme, directed by Gavin Whitehead, follows Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run a farm in the countryside.
The series has received largely positive reviews and has been praised for raising public awareness of the British farming industry on the international stage.
The three-series show, which first premiered in June 2021, has been renewed for a fourth series which is due to air in May 2025.
Tom’s revelation follows the Diplomatic Corps Reception at Buckingham Palace where Queen Camilla, 77, accompanied King Charles on Tuesday night as they welcomed more than 1,500 guests from around 130 different countries.
In a subtle tribute, she wore the Five Aquamarine Tiara, previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II and which had been on loan to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Her dress was Fiona Clare blue and black patterned with a bright blue royal sash.
Queen Camilla has previously praised Jeremy Clarkson’s efforts in helping grow public awareness about the challenges that face farmers.
In a 2022 ITV documentary, Camilla said: “He made people realise how difficult farming is.”
“I think some people see farming as cows sitting in the meadow on a beautiful day and they don’t realise the work and the difficulties that are behind it.”
Camilla’s son says he tries to visit the King and Queen weekly as he and his two children have a close relationship with Their Majesties.
