Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

In 1994, Prince Charles spoke publicly for the very first time about the end of his marriage to Princess Diana. After hemming and hawing for nearly a minute when asked about his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles and the impact that it may have had on his marriage, he called her a "great friend." Though, when asked later in the interview if he was faithful to Diana, he admitted he wasn't.

A taped intimate phone conversation between Charles and Parker Bowles in 1993 supported his admittance of infidelity but also brought into question his relationship with Parker Bowles.*The Mirror produced the transcript and published it in full. Some of it is too cringe-worthy to even share but one excerpt reveals that Camilla "can't start the week" without Charles, who responded in turn, "I fill up your tank!" Charles also revealed that he "[needs Camilla] several times a week." Eek!*

In 2005, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles became more than "great friends" and finally wed. According to The Times, the queen gave her blessing on the arguably distasteful relationship. However, she chose not to attend the ceremony.

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