The story of Camilla, the Queen’s wife. It took the British a long time to understand why Charles loves her so much – Denník N

She watched the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana in 1981 directly from the cathedral. Unlike the others, she did not smile as the future Princess of Wales walked past her. With a stony face, she stared at the woman for whom, according to the royal family, she was not good enough. Camilla Parker Bowles finally married Prince Charles in April 2005, three years after the death of the Queen Mother, who was said to be the biggest obstacle to their relationship. As the Duchess of Cornwall, she long sought the favor of the British, who accused her of breaking up Charles’ marriage to his favorite Princess Diana. That’s why she kept herself aloof for years, preferring to stay aside even when appearing in public. She was very cautious about getting involved in activities within the monarchy, but she gradually took over the patronage of several charitable activities. Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. however, other duties await her. As Queen Consort, she will stand by her husband, King Charles III. From her great-grandmother to infidelity, Camilla comes from a noble family. She was born Camilla Shand on 17 July 1947 in London, the eldest child of Major Bruce Shand and his wife Rosalind Cubitt, who was the daughter of Roland Cubitt, Baron of Ashcombe. She grew up in the English countryside in East Sussex, studied in Switzerland and France in addition to Britain. Due to her background, she has met Prince Charles on various occasions since the early 1970s. “My great-grandmother was your great-grandfather’s lover, what about you?” Camilla is said to have asked Charles when she met him in Windsor Royal Park over a game of polo. In addition to sports, they were united by their love of horses, their passion for hunting, and their interest in painting. “I take your indiscretions all in good fun” ~ Referencing Prince Charles’ affairs with Camilla Parker Bowles. pic.twitter.com/TEsz5h5VkB — JD 🤺 (@juan_repspace) December 14, 2020 As their relationship grew more serious, Charles met Camilla’s relatives and introduced her to some of his family members. However, they ended their relationship in 1973. Charlesova was responsible for this. This article is exclusive content for Denník N subscribers. Are you a subscriber? Log in