QUEEN Camilla has been in the public eye for decades.
Here’s her journey from meeting King Charles to becoming queen.
Camilla Parker Bowles met King Charles
1971
King Charles and Queen Camilla met and struck up a friendship before finally getting married.
They were just 23 years old when their worlds first collided in 1971, thanks to their mutual friend Lucia Santa Cruz.
The duo has had a good relationship timeline, starting from constantly talking on the phone and now being the King and Queen of England
It was said that it didn’t take long for the two to fall in love, but they could not have a romantic relationship immediately due to warnings from Charles’ great-uncle, Lord Mountbatten.
He had said that Camilla was not aristocratic enough, which meant they went their separate ways.
Camilla moved on when Charles left to serve in the Royal Navy, and he returned to find her engaged to another man.
Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles
July 1973
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Camilla was proposed to by Andrew Parker Bowles, who had previously dated Charles’ sister, Princess Anne.
Camilla got engaged and married Andrew in 1973, while Charles married the late Princess Diana on July 29, 1981.
Camilla and Andrew have been married for 22 years and have a son and daughter together.
Camilla’s sister’s birthday party
January 1999
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King Charles threw a 50th birthday party for Camilla’s sister at the Ritz.
The pair arrived at the party separately, but left together.
The event was the focus of the sixth season, first episode of The Crown.
King Charles and Camilla publicly dating
April 1999
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King Charles and Camilla went to the Lyric Theater to see the play “Animal Crackers” by the Marx brothers.
This photo confirmed that the two were publicly dating.
King Charles and Camilla engaged
March 2005
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The pair announced their engagement in Windsor in February 2005 – 35 years after they met.
Camilla debuted a platinum engagement ring with a five-carat emerald-cut diamond and baguettes on the side in an Art Deco design
The piece is believed to have come from the Queen Mother’s collection.
King Charles had to go to his mother to ask permission to marry Camilla and she gave her consent.
King Charles and Camilla get married
April 2005
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The two were married in an intimate civil ceremony at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005.
The couple had just 28 guests in attendance, including her sister Princess Anne and brother Prince Andrew.
King Charles wanted things to “go as smoothly as possible”, especially considering the controversy surrounding his relationship with Camilla.
Phones and cameras were banned at the royal ceremony.
Wedding gifts were banned.
King Charles and Camilla with their children
April 2005
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The bride and groom stayed with their children after the civil ceremony.
Prince William and Prince Harry, and Camilla’s children from her first marriage, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes.
Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her loyal service
Late Queen Elizabeth
Camilla is sworn in as Royal Dame of the Garter
June 2022
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Camilla was installed as a Royal Dame of the Order of the Garter – an appointment made by the late Queen Elizabeth.
She joined other members of the royal family in the prestigious organization – including her husband, King Charles, and the Queen’s other children.
His appointment is significant because those who marry into the royal family are rarely included in the order.
Camila becomes queen
September 2022
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Camilla became Queen Consort on September 8, 2022, following her husband’s accession as Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
In her Platinum Jubilee message, the late Queen stated that she “sincerely desired” Camilla to become Queen Consort.
She said: “I am fortunate to have had the constant and loving support of my family.
“I have been blessed to have in Prince Philip a partner willing to play the role of consort and selflessly make the sacrifices that come with it.
“It’s a role I saw my own mother play during my father’s reign.
“This anniversary also gives me time to reflect on the goodwill that has been shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over the years.
“I would like to express my thanks to all of you for your support.
“I remain eternally grateful and humbled by the loyalty and care you continue to give me.
“And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes king, I know that you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you gave me; and it is my sincere wish that when the time comes, Camilla will do so. be known as Queen Consort as she continues her loyal service.”
King Carlos was released from hospital
January 2024
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Charles resigned from public duties after being diagnosed with cancer in January.
The shock announcement came just eight days after he was discharged from hospital following a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate.
But it remains unclear when Charles will be able to resume full-time public appearances.
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, told Fabulous: “The responsibility of ‘being in charge’ while he remains in the background lies in his capable hands. She did brilliantly.
“Charles is extremely grateful.”
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