Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in 1979 Photo: TIM GRAHAM/Getty ImagesĬamilla had many relationships which made her too 'experienced'Ĭamilla had met Andrew Parker Bowles, a Household Cavalry officer, in 1965. Camilla's background wasn't a strong asset, but it also wasn't the sole reason she was deemed unsuitable. Of course, a few decades later Kate Middleton was able to marry Charles' son Prince William even though she was a commoner.
Mutual friend Lucia Santa Cruz reportedly joked about the relationship when she introduced them, saying, "Now, you two, be very careful, you’ve got genetic antecedents." Yet the connection wasn't one likely to render Camilla more suitable in the eyes of a monarchy dedicated to preserving its public image. Lord Louis Mountbatten, a mentor, great-uncle, and surrogate grandfather to the prince, had a match between Charles and his own granddaughter in mind.Ĭamilla didn't possess a title, but she did have a royal link: Her great-grandmother, Alice Keppel, had been a mistress of Edward VII, Charles' great-grandfather. During his bachelor years, he was often linked to the daughters of dukes and earls, one of whom was Lady Sarah Spencer, older sister to the girl who would become Princess Diana. However, many of those around Charles wanted the prince to wed someone with the highest aristocratic pedigrees. Camilla was considered a commonerĬamilla was from an upper-class background her wealthy, well-connected relations included a grandfather who was a baron.
Here's a look at the critiques and considerations of Camilla that kept the couple (officially) apart until they were able to finally tie the knot in 2005.
Instead, the two went on to wed other partners, engaged in a scandalous affair, and watched as Camilla become the long-time object of public scorn. Yet their connection couldn't transform Camilla into a suitable match for the heir to the British throne - at least at the time.
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Camilla was close in age (just 16 months older), shared similar interests and knew how to listen to the prince. By the time he was 23, Prince Charles was in love with Camilla Shand.
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