Prince Charles And Camilla: The Untold Love Story That Shook The Royals

Let me tell you a story about love, heartbreak, and destiny. When Prince Charles first met Camilla Parker Bowles, there was an undeniable spark. Now, an unauthorized biography titled The Duchess: The Untold Story by royal reporter Penny Junor dives deep into their early days, uncovering just how much Charles pined for Camilla before their infamous affair.

Through interviews with the couple’s inner circle, Junor reveals explosive details published in The Daily Mail. These insights paint a vivid picture of a love story that was both passionate and fraught with challenges.

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According to Junor's book, Prince Charles was absolutely devastated when Camilla decided to marry Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973. This decision set off a chain of events that would shape the royal family for decades to come.

Charles and Camilla in 1979.

Their First Meeting: Love at First Sight?

The pair met two years before Camilla’s marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles. Introduced by Lucia Santa Cruz, they hit it off instantly. However, Charles’ great-uncle and trusted advisor, Lord Mountbatten, warned him against pursuing a deeper relationship. Why? Because Camilla wasn’t “aristocratic enough” and wasn’t a virgin—two major deal-breakers back in those days when choosing a royal bride. Despite this advice, Charles couldn’t help but fall deeply in love with her.

When news of Camilla’s engagement to Andrew broke, she wrote Charles a letter while he was serving in the Royal Navy in the Caribbean. Her letter shattered his heart. In return, Charles wrote anguished letters to those closest to him, expressing his despair.

“It seemed to him particularly cruel, he wrote in one letter, that after ‘such a blissful, peaceful, and mutually happy relationship,’ fate had decreed that it should last a mere six months,” the book reveals. A heartbroken Charles confided in friends, saying, “I suppose the feeling of emptiness will pass eventually.”

A Last-Ditch Effort

Just like something out of a romantic comedy, Charles made one final attempt to stop the wedding. A week before Camilla and Andrew were set to tie the knot in July 1973, Charles wrote her a heartfelt letter begging her not to go through with it. Unfortunately, his plea fell on deaf ears. However, their friendship endured, and by 1978, their relationship had evolved into an affair shortly after Camilla gave birth to her daughter, Laura.

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Andrew Parker Bowles reportedly didn’t make a fuss when he discovered the affair. Some might say he even enjoyed the fact that his wife was involved with the future king. After all, things might have been different if Charles had been a traveling salesman instead of royalty.

Why Charles Was Smitten With Camilla

Junor’s book delves into what made Camilla so special to Charles. She writes that Charles loved the way Camilla smiled—not just with her mouth, but with her eyes. He cherished the fact that she laughed at the same silly things he did. She was natural, easygoing, and friendly—qualities that set her apart from the usual royal suitors.