Their relationship is described as a “whirlwind romance” where feelings were high.
When Prince Charles met Camilla in 1970, they were smitten right away.
It sounds like they were a match made in heaven and they eventually tied the knot in 2005.
But why didn’t Charles propose to Camilla when they first met?
“My great-grandmother was the mistress of your great-great-grandfather.
I feel we have something in common,” Camilla reportedly teased, perPeople.
Apparently that worked to win over Prince Charles.
Camilla was already involved with Andrew Parker Bowles, who would eventually become her first husband.
While their relationship was on-again, off-again, she made her decision.
Plus, it didn’t help that Charles left to serve in the Royal Navy.
It is also said that Queen Elizabeth did not approve of Camilla, perBiography.
Camilla had gotten married in 1973, so she was officially off the market.
According toExpress, even Prince Charles' extended family was not keen on the idea.
It wasn’t just the Royal Family who were against the couple tying the knot, however.
Camilla’s family was also hopeful she would pursue a relationship with Andrew rather than Charles.
The announcement was an attempt to force Andrew to propose to his daughter and it seemed like it worked!
The pair were married.
When asked about his affair, Charles brushed it off.
In aninterviewfrom 1994, he said, “Mrs. Parker Bowles is a great friend of mine.
I have a large number of friends.
Prince Charles and Camilla would eventually tie the knot in 2005.
However, it wasn’t met with support from his family.
According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, the Queen of England did not attend her son’s second wedding.
She felt it would have been inappropriate.
