Yes, Andrew Parker Bowles, Camilla's first husband, was reportedly aware of her affair with Prince Charles and chose not to make a fuss. In fact, it has been suggested he even "quite enjoyed" the fact that his wife was involved with the future king.
Yes, King Charles and Queen Camilla famously sleep in separate bedrooms, a practice common among British royals and the upper class, with sources indicating they have separate rooms at Clarence House plus a shared one, allowing them independence and comfort (like avoiding snoring or differing duvet/heating needs), which is cited as a secret to their successful marriage.
In fact, despite their unusual engagement, they were reportedly very taken with each other. “Camilla was very much in love with [Andrew]," the groom's cousin told Sally. “Her parents were very keen that Andrew should marry her.”
Queen Camilla experienced a chest infection, later revealed to be a form of pneumonia, which forced her to cancel engagements in late 2024, leading to ongoing post-viral fatigue requiring rest and a modified schedule, though she has since recovered from the acute illness. She confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis during a state visit, managing indoor events but avoiding strenuous outdoor activities due to tiredness.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
In his book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants (via The Daily Mail) royal author Tom Quinn claimed that Harry and William called Queen Camilla "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil" and the "Witch of the West" as teenagers.
Yes I know that the Queen Elizabeth said in an episode of The Crown that she only ever loved Prince Phillip and Porchey was just a friend, but had she loved Porchey he would have been 100% a better husband the Phillip. They had so much mutual respect for each other and had so much in common.
While that innuendo had no basis in reality, The Crown's creators spun it into various invented scenes, imagining that Porchey made Prince Philip jealous.
The Queen attended the Earl's funeral, and remained a friend of his widow, Jeanie. As Lord Porchester, Carnarvon became an influential figure in British horseracing, establishing a reputation as a successful breeder at the Highclere Stud.
Robert Dudley was one of Elizabeth's 'favourites', a long-term suitor and believed by many to have been her one true love. Elizabeth's fondness for Dudley and his proximity to her as Master of the Horse and Privy Councillor, made him influential and envied for his access to the Queen.
"She was Princess Diana's hated archnemesis; Diana called Camilla 'the Rottweiler,' and Camilla's nickname for Diana was 'Barbie. '" "The two women were fierce archrivals, and Camilla famously broke up the marriage of Charles and Diana," Andersen shared.
Prince William Called Meghan Markle 'Rude' In Heated Exchange After Her 'Baby Brain' Comment About Kate Middleton - IMDb.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
I omitted obey from my vows.
Queen Camilla was diagnosed with a form of pneumonia following a chest infection in late 2024, which caused fatigue and led to her missing some public engagements, though she continued with indoor duties and worked towards recovery, managing lingering post-viral tiredness with rest. Her illness was initially described as a "nasty bug," but she later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis herself, requiring a modified schedule for a period.
Yes, traditionally, Princess Kate (Catherine, Princess of Wales) must curtsy to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie when she is not with Prince William, as they are "blood princesses" (born into the royal family) and outrank her by birth, but when with William, they curtsy to her. However, these rules are complex, and the royal website notes there are no obligatory codes, but traditional forms are observed, with the hierarchy shifting depending on who is present.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
She called him "Wombat". In 1983, Diana and then-Prince Charles brought William with them on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand. There, the Princess began calling her eldest after the marsupial that is only found in Australia—and the nickname clearly stuck for years.
Jan. 15, 2008 — -- When the people's princess died, it was ex-flame Hasnat Khan, a Pakistani surgeon, whom Diana truly still loved and not Dodi Fayed, who was just a rebound, Diana's former personal butler Paul Burrell testified Monday. "This was the man she loved more than any other," Burrell told the court.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth I(I) likely regretted the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, on a personal level, feeling conflicted about ordering the death of a fellow monarch and cousin, though she was driven by political necessity to eliminate the threat Mary posed to her throne. She showed signs of remorse, like blaming her ministers for acting too quickly after signing the death warrant, but ultimately felt it was a necessary, albeit painful, act to secure her reign.
Margaret Osla, Lady Henniker-Major (née Benning; 23 August 1921 – 29 October 1974) was a Canadian debutante, who worked at Bletchley Park, was Prince Philip's first girlfriend, and later married Sir John Henniker-Major (who became the 8th Baron Henniker after her death).