Let's talk about Camilla Parker Bowles. I don’t think she’s thrilled with the new documentary about her life, but it’s a fascinating story nonetheless. We all know the headlines—Camilla was labeled the "other woman" in Prince Charles' rocky marriage to the late Princess Diana. But here’s something you might not know: a new ITV special titled The Real Camilla: HRH the Duchess of Cornwall is shedding light on a part of her story that’s rarely discussed. According to the special, Camilla and Charles had an affair before Charles even met Diana. And guess what? At the time, Camilla wasn’t exactly the "bad guy"—her then-husband Andrew Parker Bowles was the one being unfaithful.
Now, here's the backstory. Camilla and Charles first crossed paths in the early '70s—reportedly at a polo game. They hit it off, but life had other plans. Charles joined the Royal Navy in 1973 and headed overseas, which naturally put a strain on their budding romance. That same year, Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles, a British Army officer she'd dated back in the '60s. But here's the twist: the documentary claims that Andrew wasn’t exactly faithful. Feeling betrayed and unhappy, Camilla reportedly turned to Charles for comfort when he returned to the UK. It’s a classic tale of love, betrayal, and human nature, right?
Charles and Camilla in 1979.
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The Inside Scoop: Why Camilla Went Back to Charles
According to the documentary, Camilla wasn’t happy being the one betrayed in her marriage. “She was unhappy that she was the betrayed woman,” an insider revealed in the special. “That’s what sent her back into the arms of Prince Charles. Andrew was away a lot, and Prince Charles was kind to her.” It’s a story that highlights the complexities of relationships, even within the royal family. Love isn’t always straightforward, and sometimes people make choices out of desperation or loneliness.
Charles Meets Diana: A Marriage That Was Always Crowded
Of course, we all know what happened next. Camilla and Andrew didn’t officially divorce until 1995. In the meantime, Charles met and married Diana, a union that was famously complicated. Diana herself acknowledged the tension in a 1995 Panorama interview, saying, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” It’s heartbreaking to think about how much emotional baggage was brought into that relationship.
Camilla’s Royal Redemption
Fast forward to today. After Diana and Charles separated in 1992 and eventually divorced in 1996, Charles reconciled with Camilla. They tied the knot in 2005, and Camilla became the Duchess of Cornwall, with the full blessing of Queen Elizabeth herself. But Camilla’s journey didn’t stop there. In 2016, Queen Elizabeth appointed her to Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, making her the first British princess by marriage to receive this honor. It’s a remarkable turnaround for someone who was once vilified by the public.
So, here’s the question: do you think Queen Elizabeth has seen this documentary? If she has, I’m sure it didn’t change her opinion of Camilla. After all, the queen has always been a big believer in second chances.
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