King Charles and Camilla's love story in photos: From their chance meeting to royal wedding

September 10, 2022 - 15:47 BST Ainhoa Barcelona The course of true love never did run smooth and that was certainly the case for King Charles III and the Camilla, Queen Consort. It took years for the public to accept Camilla as Charles' new girlfriend and then wife in 2005, following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. But over the decades, fans have warmed to the Duchess and credit her for supporting the future King and becoming his rock.

As King Charles ascends the British throne alongside his beloved wife Camilla, let's take a look at their enduring love story, which started in the seventies...A chance meeting at a polo match in 1970 marked the beginning of Camilla Shand's relationship with Prince Charles. The two – both aged 23 – began dating, but their romance cooled when the King-to-be was called away on naval duties overseas.

Both of their marriages fell into difficulty, however. Camilla divorced in 1995, Charles the year after. There was controversy when Charles admitted he had committed adultery with Camilla while still married to Diana, but she chose to remain silent on the subject.After the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997, the two kept their blossoming relationship low-key. However, they made their first public appearance together in 1999, at a party at the Ritz Hotel in London.

'Operation Ritz' – as it was dubbed at the time – was orchestrated by the royal's spin doctor, Mark Bolland. Mark was tasked with presenting Charles and Camilla to the world and persuading the public to accept them as a couple. From then on, Camilla made more and more high-profile appearances alongside Charles.Then in 2002 it became evident they were ready to move further into the spotlight when the first picture emerged of them holding hands.

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