Britain's Duchess Camilla is a "brilliant grandmother".
The duchess - who married second husband Prince Charles in 2005 - is dedicated to her family, including her children Tom Parker-Bowles and Laura Lopes and five grandchildren, and her son is very impressed with how well she has adjusted to royal life.
Tom said: "She is a brilliant grandmother. I mean, she works incredibly hard. She'd be the first to say that she didn't really have a job apart from being our mother, which she was very good at, and suddenly age 55 she is working."
In 1993 - when Tom was studying at Oxford University - news broke of his mother's affair with Charles, with a transcript of an intimate telephone conversation made public but the food critic refused to read any of the coverage because it was so personal to Camilla.
He told the Times newspaper: "I sort of remember not looking at the paper. Because, you know, Jesus, the things that we've all said to people that we love ... that you wouldn't want the world reading.
"I just felt p***ed off. I wasn't going to read that sort of stuff about my mother, just as much as she wouldn't want to read it about me or my kids certainly wouldn't want to read it about me."

Britain's Prince Charles honoured Victoria and George Cross recipients yesterday (27.10.14).
The 65-year-old prince hosted afternoon tea for 23 recipients of the military honours at St James's Palace in London in his role of president of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association and was praised for his knowledge of the military.
Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, who became the first recipient of the Victoria Cross for more than 20 years in 2005 after risking his life to save his colleagues in Iraq, said: "I think the prince has a great deal of knowledge about the military himself, as well as having both sons in the military.
"It's great to see the interest he shows. The respect I have for [his son] Prince Harry, as a serving soldier and an officer, is amazing."
Later in the day, Charles attended a performance by Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall in honour of two soldiers who were killed last week.
Christopher Deacon, managing director of the National Arts Centre, paid tribute to the late servicemen, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo.
He said: "Our response to this tragedy is the healing beauty of music."
The Victoria Cross is awarded "for most conspicuous bravery or some daring pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy",while the George Cross is given in recognition of "acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger" and can be awarded posthumously.

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Mark Rylance is to play the title character in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of 'The BFG'.
The 67-year-old filmmaker said he was "honoured" the Brit had accepted the opportunity to star in the much-anticipated film, which is based on Roald Dahl's novel about an orphaned girl called Sophie who is befriended by a kindly giant.
Spielberg commented: "Mark Rylance is a transformational actor. I am excited and thrilled that Mark will be making this journey with us to Giant Country.
"Everything about his career so far is about making the courageous choice, and I'm honoured he has chosen 'The BFG' as his next big screen performance."
Rylance, 54, is currently working alongside Spielberg on an untitled Cold War spy thriller, which also features Hollywood legend Tom Hanks.
But Rylance is perhaps best known for his association with Shakespeare's Globe in London and for his part in stage hit 'Jerusalem'.
Shooting for the film will begin in 2015 and it will be released in July 2016 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth.
The author, who died in 1990 at the age of 74, regarded 'The BFG' as one of his favourite books.

Pet Shop Boys' 'Always On My Mind' has been named the best-ever cover version.
The duo's 1987 version of the Elvis Presley 1972 hit single has topped a BBC Music Vote to be named the top cover version of all time, beating Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt' and The Stranglers' take on Dionne Warwick's 'Walk On By' into second and third place respectively.
BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music's head of music Jeff Smith said: "The Pet Shop Boys have an enviable catalogue of hits and there have been lots of great versions of this classic song.
"Whittling down the long list for the vote was tough but it's great to see that this track still resonates with people today."
The top five was rounded out by Jimi Hendrix's version of Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower' and Jeff Buckley's cover of 'Hallelujah', which was originally recorded by Leonard Cohen.
The public voted for their favourite track from a top 50 compiled by BBC producers and DJs including Simon Mayo, Steve Lamacq, Fearne Cotton and Trevor Nelson.

BBC Music's Top 10 Cover Versions of All Time:
1. Pet Shop Boys - 'Always On My Mind'
2. Johnny Cash - 'Hurt'
3. The Stranglers - 'Walk On By'
4. Jimi Hendrix - 'All Along The Watchtower'
5. Jeff Buckley - 'Hallelujah'
6. Soft Cell - 'Tainted Love'
7. Joe Cocker - 'With A Little Help From My Friends'
8. Sinead O'Connor - 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
9. Muse - 'Feeling Good'
10. Whitney Houston - 'I Will Always Love You'

Mumford & Sons are working with a dance producer on new music.
The 'I Will Wait' crooners are known for their passionate folk-inspired sound, but that could all change now that the four-piece are working with producer James Ford, who has produced the last four Arctic Monkeys albums and is also known as half of dance duo Simian Mobile Disco.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "His work with Arctic Monkeys is much more rock-sounding than anything Mumfords have done."
The band - fronted by Marcus Mumford, who is married to 'The Great Gatsby' actress Carey Mulligan - released their second studio album 'Babel' in 2012 to rave reviews, but the quartet are now rumoured to be changing their trademark sound in a bid to shock their fans.
Speaking about James' production style, the source added: "But he also has his dance music and pop records on his CV so the music they make together could be very surprising."
Back in July, it was reported that the group had started work on their new album, with a source suggesting that it would be out in 2015.
The source said previously: "Very early work and sessions have begun quietly on album number three. They haven't announced anything officially because they don't want to be under lots of pressure.
"At this point, it's still more likely the album will be released at some point next year - unless things move very quickly."

Duchess Catherine's parents will not be invited to eat Christmas lunch with the British royal family.
Though it has been claimed the duchess, her husband Prince William and their 15-month-old son Prince George will spend the festive season at their Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, East England so they can be with both their families, royal insiders insist it is "highly unlikely" that Carole and Michael Middleton will be invited to any of the main celebrations of William's relatives at Queen Elizabeth's nearby Sandringham estate.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: "It is highly unlikely that Kate's family will be invited to the big Christmas lunch, or the famous Boxing Day shoot.
"Perhaps one day they will be invited to the big house for tea, but not for lunch or dinner, and not on Christmas Day."
The insider insisted the decision not to extend an invitation to Carole or Michael is not a personal insult to Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage - but was made for practical reasons.
The source explained: "The queen is fond of Kate and doesn't mean to exclude her family - indeed she has broken many of the old rules for them in the past.
"But if all of her children and grandchildren's wives had their families to lunch, there wouldn't be enough room, even at Sandringham House's dining room."
According to the source, the Middleton family are likely to be at the Christmas morning church service at Sandringham but then will return to Anmer Hall for the rest of the day.
Catherine - who is expecting her second child - will then join her relatives, including siblings Pippa and James, for further celebrations later.

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has had an assault charge downgraded.
The former 'Jersey Shore' star was able to prove to Middletown Municipal Court Judge Richard Thompson that he has completed a 12-week anger management programme following his arrest after a "scuffle" with his brother Frank this summer so the judge reduced the charge to a municipal violation.
Addressing Mike, Frank and their sister Melissa, the judge said:
"From my understanding, this was an unfortunate family situation that has since been resolved."
The 32-year-old reality star pleaded guilty to the lesser offence and will pay a fine of less than $600, including court costs.
His lawyer Edward Franklin said: "You won't see Mr. Sorrentino in this court again."
Speaking outside the court, Mike admitted he was relieved legal proceedings were over as he and his sibling had solved their dispute some time ago.
He told NJ Advance Media: "I'm very happy with the outcome of the case. It was a very unfortunate incident that is now resolved and we get to move forward and live our lives.
"It was resolved months ago but this was the finality of the rulings of the court."
He also said he learned from the therapy he underwent.
He added: "Any therapy is an improvement."
Last week, the TV personality appeared in federal court with another brother, Marc, where they pleaded not guilty to tax fraud.
The siblings allegedly conspired to fail to pay federal income tax owed on income earned for "promotional activities" between 2010 and 2012.
Mike has also been accused of failing to file a tax return in 2011 after earning $1.99 million that year.
The brothers' trial for their tax fraud case will take place on December 2.

Julia Roberts thinks she has taken a "risk" by not having cosmetic surgery.
The 46-year-old actress - who has children Hazel and Phinnaeus, nine, and Henry, seven, with husband Danny Moder - believes her decision not to fight the ageing process could have affected her career prospects.
Julia - who is the face of Lancome fragrance La Vie Est Belle - said: "By Hollywood standards, I guess I've already taken a big risk in not having had a face-lift.
"But I've told Lancome that I want to be an ageing model - so they have to keep me for at least five more years until I'm over 50."
The Pretty Woman' actress credits her healthy and wholesome lifestyle for keeping her happy and worry-free as she gets older.
She told You magazine: "There's a lightness to my life now -- an airy quality of not taking things too seriously. That's happiness.
"It's about non-grasping, non-hoarding, cleaning out your closet, dusting out your mind and letting go of the things that weigh you down mentally and emotionally."
The 'August: Osage County' star previously admitted she used to be very competitive with other actresses, but believes it was a "godsend" that she was never won accolades or titles for her appearance because it helped her to stay grounded.
She said: "I think I've always sort of been on the more boyish spectrum of girls. For example, I've never been chosen as 'one of the top-five hottest actresses in a bikini.' And honestly, it's a godsend. When I was younger, I'd think, 'Oh, I'm the prettiest one. It's not Halle Berry. It's not!' But it is, you know?"

Alfonso Ribeiro's wife is expecting their second child.
The 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' actor revealed his and wife Angela Unkrich's happy news after his latest performance on 'Dancing with the Stars' last night (27.10.14) when he wished their son Alfonso Jr. a happy birthday and announced the 12 month old is going to have a sibling.
The 43-year-old star - who scored four nine out of 10s for his rhumba with partner Whitney Carson on the dancing show - told presenter Erin Andrews: "My son, it's his first birthday here today.
"I'm happy that he is here with me. And as a wonderful present, my wife and I decided to get him a little brother or sister. So we're having a baby.
"I wanted to announce it here on the show, 'cause I just want to say thank you to all the fans and I love my wife."
Earlier in the episode, Alfonso's professional dance partner had said she was concerned about him picking up groin and back injuries before accidentally hitting him in the stomach.
He then jokingly referred to his manhood by saying: "Well, hopefully this thing still works."
Presenter Erin quipped: "Well, apparently it still does."
Alfonso's newborn will be his third child as he also shares custody of his 12-year-old daughter Sienna with his ex-wife Robin Stapler, who he filed for divorce from in 2006 after four years of marriage.

Simon Cowell asked Ed Sheeran and Ryan Tedder for advice on 'The X Factor'.
The music mogul is reportedly concerned about the poor song choices on the show so asked the 'A Team' hitmaker and the OneRepublic frontman to join a production meeting after Sunday's (26.10.14) results show, on which they had both performed.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Simon respects their opinions as two of the biggest-selling artists and songwriters in the world.
"Ed and Ryan have worked with Syco artists over the past few years and Simon is friends with them both.
"The show already has one of the best music teams in the world, including One Direction's producer and writer Julian Bunetta.
"But Simon is always keen to hear new ideas and wanted to take the opportunity to have two of the biggest music talents in the world become involved."
The emergency meeting came after Simon branded the sing-off between Jake Quickenden - who was subsequently voted off the show - and Only the Young "horrible".
He said: "I don't know what is going on with these sing-offs at the moment, but they were both horrible. The vocals were all over the place."

Megan Fox was forced to miss the Beijing premiere of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' after being stricken by an allergic reaction.
The 28-year-old beauty - who plays April O'Neil in the new movie - had joined co-star William Fichtner, producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore at a press conference early on Sunday (26.10.14) but was absent from the premiere later that day, prompting speculation she had suffered a reaction to the heavy pollution in China.
However, her spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter: "She had an allergic reaction but not because of the pollution."
On Sunday, the air quality in the city was more than 20 times higher than the recommendation for 24-hour exposure by the World Health Organisation.
Megan recently admitted she hopes appearing in the movie will impress Noah, two, and Bodhi, seven months - her kids with husband Brian Austin Green - when they grow up.
She explained: "I wanted to do this movie because I was a fan as a kid, obviously, but also I wanted to do it because I think I anticipate that my sons will be like, 'My mom is April O'Neil!'
"I'm sure that won't happen, because no matter what I do for work, I'm still always just their mom and I'm never gonna be cool.
"But I hope that like, maybe when they're 25, they'll look back and be like, 'That was pretty rad,' because you know, if my dad had been in 'Point Break,' I would be like, 'That's amazing!'"