Although Queen Camilla has done everything possible to keep a low profile about her ex-husband, Andrew Parker, she has failed. In fact, everyone in Spain already knows about the good relationship they keep, despite the events that led to their divorce.
The queen consort and her first husband lived an intense love story that changed over time. They were first a couple, then got married and, despite their divorce, today they keep a great friendship.
In fact, according to The Windsor Curse, the bond between them is such that Andrew even sleeps at Buckingham Palace sometimes.
Moreover, Queen Camilla's ex-husband also keeps a very good relationship with King Charles III. Such a detail reflects the fraternity that currently prevails among them.
Without a doubt, the story shared between the Queen and Andrew Parker Bowles seems straight out of a movie, since it's full of passion, obstacles, and totally unexpected plot twists.
Queen Camilla and her ex-husband, Andrew Parker, keep a very good friendship
Queen Camilla and Andrew Parker first met at a party in 1965. They quickly felt a special connection and started dating, although the relationship soon became complicated. The age difference between them plus social pressure caused a temporary separation.
During that period of separation, Andrew took advantage of his single status to try to start a relationship with Princess Anne, King Charles III's sister. However, this situation was even more complicated, since his religion didn't match that of the British Royal Family.
Nevertheless, although this incompatibility made their love impossible, they stayed as friends. So much so that Andrew Parker became the godfather of Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's daughter.
Five years after ending her relationship with Andrew, Queen Camilla met Prince Charles and quickly fell madly in love with him. In fact, sources close to the couple claim that the chemistry between them was evident from the beginning.
The problem was that Charles had to fulfill his royal obligations by joining the Royal Navy for eight months. This physical distance marked a turning point in his relationship with Queen Camilla.
In 1973, they both decided to end their relationship. Although they loved each other, they knew their relationship had no future due to the strict rules of the Royal Family. Moreover, Camilla didn't meet the desired requirements to become the wife of the future British monarch.
In fact, while the Prince of Wales was serving in the Royal Navy, Queen Camilla resumed her relationship with Andrew Parker. Various testimonies claim that the reconciliation was driven by pressure from their respective families.
In reality, the relationship progressed quickly until the couple got married on July 4, 1973. The wedding was held at the Guards Chapel of Wellington Barracks, just a few steps from Buckingham Palace.
Charles III suffered greatly when he learned about the wedding of Queen Camilla and Andrew Parker, one of his great friends. In fact, he didn't speak to anyone for several days, although he never blamed Andrew and they continued to be good friends.
Finally, the marriage ended in 1995, a year after the breakup of Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. According to rumors, both had been unfaithful during their romantic relationship.
Soon after, Andrew married Rosemary Pitman, his lover at the time. But it wasn't until 2005 that Queen Camilla finally married Charles. Both Andrew and Rosemary attended the wedding.