A real-life Disney princess tale took an unexpected turn when Belle from Beauty and the Beast found herself stranded on the side of the road due to a carriage mishap. Camilla Hanmer, known as the “Party Princess,” was en route to entertain at a child’s birthday party when her car suffered a flat tyre. Despite facing this setback, the 31-year-old from Llandudno, who has recently returned to her role as a children’s entertainer after battling breast cancer, managed to make it to the venue near Bethesda.
Unsure of how to change a tyre or if she even had a spare, Camilla drove slowly to her destination. At the Neuadd Goffa Memorial Hall in Mynydd Llandegai, she transformed into Belle and put on a magical performance, momentarily forgetting about her transport troubles. Fortunately, a local farmer came to her rescue, helping fix the flat tyre and ensuring she could continue her journey after the event.
Camilla’s journey to becoming a children’s entertainer began five years ago when she decided to leave her retail job to focus on raising her two children. Despite facing a challenging battle with breast cancer at a young age, Camilla overcame the disease and returned to her passion for bringing joy to children through her Disney character portrayals.
Her experience with cancer led her to join the Denbighshire-based Breast Friends group, which provides support to individuals going through similar challenges. Together with the group, Camilla participated in a charity calendar initiative that raised over £30,000 for the North Wales Cancer Centre at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
Reflecting on her journey, Camilla shared that returning to her business after her cancer battle held even more significance for her. Her portrayal of various Disney princesses, including Cinderella, Elsa, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and Barbie, continues to bring smiles to children’s faces through her Party Princess business.
Camilla’s story serves as an inspiring reminder of resilience, determination, and the power of community support during difficult times. Despite the hurdles she faced, she persevered and found strength in bringing happiness to others, showcasing the true spirit of a modern-day princess both on and off the stage.
For those who wish to book Camilla’s enchanting Disney character performances, they can connect with her through her Facebook page, where a world of magic and wonder awaits to brighten any event or celebration.