What might have been?

TheDaily Mailreports Burke died in early August at age 77.

If fate had turned out differently, perhaps Milla might one day have become Mrs. Camilla Burke.

Queen Camilla with a half smile

But the effervescent Camilla’s social ways eventually ended that first whirlwind romance.

But the fling ended just as suddenly as it had begun, much to Burke’s regret.

Well, the short answer is that she was having a ball in London."

Charles and Camilla wedding picture

Despite all the collateral damage, Charles and Camilla eventually had their fairy-tale ending with their 2005 marriage.

The Daily Mail reports he has a son from his second marriage, who survives him.

Did he ever regret not trying to reconnect with Camilla?

The answer will remain a mystery.