Simon Dorante-Day, who claims to be the unacknowledged child of King Charles and Queen Camilla, has recently made headlines with a legal push for "adoptee rights" and has reportedly brought a case against the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in pursuit of justice.
Dorante-Day, a long-time claimant of royal lineage, says his motivation is not for fame or money but for the truth about his origins and the right to be treated fairly under the law. In an online statement, Dorante-Day revealed that his case, which has now been lodged with the Queensland Supreme Court, aims to address what he describes as an ongoing failure by the QPS to protect him and his family from harassment, threats, and abusive behavior.
He has shared that his life has been overshadowed by what he calls “menacing treatment” and public scrutiny since his claim about being a royal descendant became widely known. According to Dorante-Day, these issues have persisted for nearly four years, significantly impacting both him and his family.
Mr. Dorante-Day asserts that his connection to King Charles and Queen Camilla dates back to their teenage years, alleging that he was born out of a youthful romance between the two before Prince William's birth. The 58-year-old, who was adopted in Australia at eight months old, further claims that his adoptive grandparents, Winifred and Ernest Bowlden, had ties to the British Royal Household. He has maintained that his grandparents once confirmed his link to the royals, making his pursuit for acknowledgment and rights even more personal.
To support his legal challenge, Dorante-Day cites the rights granted to adoptees under Australian law, emphasizing that these laws prioritize the adoptee's welfare and best interests throughout their life. He has accused the Queensland Police of failing to uphold their “duty of care” to him and his family, a lapse he believes also infringes on his human rights as defined under the Queensland Human Rights Act. He has expressed frustration over what he perceives as QPS's lack of transparency and commitment to protecting his rights as an adoptee, which he believes should be universally respected.
Mr. Dorante-Day’s campaign is not just about legal recognition but also the inheritance implications of his alleged parentage. He considers himself a "rightful successor" to King Charles and has persistently sought a paternity test to substantiate his claims. In a past interview with 7News, he dismissed accusations that he is motivated by financial or fame-seeking intentions, asserting, "I'm 100 percent confident that I will have the answers." His resolve to uncover the truth underscores his belief that his heritage is not a matter of public speculation but of personal and legal validation.
In taking his case to court, Simon Dorante-Day aims to challenge not only the Queensland Police but also the societal perceptions surrounding his identity. He hopes that his legal pursuit will finally bring clarity to his claims and ensure the rights he believes are owed to him as an adoptee and an alleged member of the British royal lineage.
