In a new Channel 5 documentary titled ‘Charles and Camilla: 20 Years Married - A Royal Love Story’, shocking details have emerged about a pivotal moment in King Charles’s life. The documentary delves into the early stages of Charles and Camilla’s relationship, shedding light on a moment that left the young king ‘devastated’.
During the 1970s, while serving in the Royal Navy thousands of miles away from Camilla, Charles received a letter that completely turned his world upside down. The letter, which contained news of Camilla’s engagement to Andrew Parker Bowles, prompted Charles to take “urgent action”, sending a flurry of letters in a bid to prevent the union.
Royal biographer Penny Junor described the young king’s reaction, stating, “He was absolutely devastated, heartbroken,” further emphasizing the depth of his emotions for Camilla. Vanity Fair’s Royal correspondent, Katie Nicholl, added that although Charles wrote to Camilla pleading for her to reconsider, it was already too late.
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The documentary also traces the origins of Charles and Camilla’s romance to the 1970s, highlighting the interruption of their budding relationship when Charles was called up to train with the Navy and Camilla’s subsequent marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973.
Despite the trials and tribulations, including the marriages of both Charles and Camilla to other people and the tragic death of Princess Diana, Charles and Camilla ultimately tied the knot in 2005. The unlikely nature of their marriage was noted by Royal historian Hugo Vickers, who admitted that for a long time, the idea of Charles marrying Camilla seemed impossible, yet it defied the odds and succeeded.
The documentary provides a compelling insight into the tumultuous early years of Charles and Camilla’s relationship, offering a revealing look at the heartbreak and hurdles they faced before ultimately finding their way to each other.
Channel 5 will air the documentary ‘Charles & Camilla: 20 Years Married - A Royal Love Story’, produced by ITN Productions, on Saturday, 5th April at 9.15pm.