Where It All Began

The story of William and Harry’s step-sister begins in 1981, when Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. However, while everything looked like a Disney movie on the outside, the truth was not as joyous. In fact, since the start of the relationship, Charles had been in love with another woman: Camilla Parker Bowels.

Now, many often wonder why, all those years ago, Charles did not merely marry Camilla instead. Unfortunately, due to royal rules, Camilla was simply not “marriage material.” This mainly stemmed from her middle-class background, previous marriage, and subsequent divorce. Heartbroken, Charles still married Diana, under the guidance of the crown. But Camilla and Charles could not stay away from one another…