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The love story of King Charles and Queen Camilla

A royal romance shaped by secrecy, scandal, and decades of separation

The love story of King Charles and Queen Camilla
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26/10/2026 06:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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The long and complicated relationship between King Charles and Queen Camilla is one of the most controversial romances in recent royal history. They met and fell for each other when they were young, only to marry other people and build lives apart. Yet, despite the years, their bond endured. Their romance was marked by secrecy, controversy, and heartbreak, but after decades of twists and turns, they finally married 35 years after first meeting.

Discover the unconventional relationship of Charles and Camilla, affectionately known as “Fred and Gladys” — and find out the story behind those nicknames — in the following gallery.

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