Most significantly, they are both married to future kings.

The other important thing that links them together is Prince William.

But what goes on behind closed palace doors?

Kate Middleton serious

Here’s the truth about the relationship between Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles.

They started off as friends, and by 2004, they were officially dating.

Camilla might not have been quite as smitten as William, however.

Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles smiling

Camilla, on the other hand, was a member of the aristocracy even before she married Prince Charles.

But there may have been more at play than just snobbery.

According to Andersen, Camilla was jealous of Kate’s public popularity.

kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles talking

After Will and Kate graduated from college, the prince was expected to assume more official royal duties.

At the same time, he was training to be a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force.

It seems Kate took it to heart, and Prince William eventually proposed in 2010.

Kate Middleton, Camilla Parker Cowles walking

After all, she has everything a person could ever need (and then some).

Prince Charles gifted her a matching set of a bracelet, earrings, and ring, according toExpress.

Camilla Parker Bowles also celebrated the relationship with a bauble,Marie Clairereported.

Kate Middleton charm bracelet

It begins at Buckingham Palace and ends at the Horse Guard’s Parade ground at Whitehall.

Senior members of the royal family travel the route either on horseback or in a horse-drawn carriage.

Eventually everyone returns to Buckingham Palace and gathers on a balcony for the big finale: the RAF fly-past.

Kate Middleton, Camilla Parker Bowles smiling

Perhaps she was unwrapping a particularly loud candy?

A year later, Kate and Camilla attended the Order of the Garter along with other royals.

In fairy tales, perhaps, but in real life, it’s not so simple.

Queen Letizia, Camilla Parker Bowles, Kate Middleton

The official explanation for the information being removed online was that, “Frequently Asked Questions are updated regularly.

So will Camilla or Kate be the next queen?

Only time will tell.

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When Camilla’s brother died unexpectedly in 2014, Kate and William were touring New Zealand and Australia.

Their thoughts are with the Duchess of Cornwall and her family at this time.”

“We’re very lucky.”

Kate Middleton, Camilla Parker Bowles smiling

Camilla and Prince Charles even posted a touching message to their Clarence HouseInstagramaccount to mark Kate’s 39th birthday.

“Happy Birthday to The Duchess of Cambridge!”

In the land of the stiff upper lip, an exclamation mark has to count for something!

Kate Middleton, Camilla Parker Bowles wearing hats

Prince Harry even cited it as a reason he left England and moved to California with Meghan Markle.

Still, Camilla Parker Bowles arguably had it worse.

Fortunately, both Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles are able to laugh at life’s mishaps.

Kate Middleton, Camilla Parker Bowles laughing

But no need to panic: Both mom and grandma found it funny.

“They are two very normal people.

Camilla is so easy to get on with, so un-stuck-up.

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And Kate is young and friendly,” Penny Junor, an expert on the royal family, toldMaclean’smagazine.

Camilla Parker Bowles and Kate Middleton have this ‘naughty’ vice in common

Let them eat cake?

Camilla Parker Bowles and Kate Middleton are happy to do it themselves!

Queen Elizabeth, Camilla Parker Bowles, Kate Middleton

The two royals enjoy making desserts and are unapologetic about having a sweet tooth.

“I love making the cake,” she said.

And Camilla has serious skills of her own.

Queen Elizabeth, Camilla Parker Bowles, Kate Middleton

She also shared a favorite chocolate biscuit cake recipe for people to try during lockdown (viaYahoo!

“They thoroughly enjoyed the visit,” a source said.

It’s really inspiring."