Sophia Michaels
Andrew Parker Bowles isn’t a royal, but he sure has some significant ties to the royal family. Of course, he was married to Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles before she wed King Charles III, but do not forget that he also briefly dated Charles’ sister, Princess Anne. Though his seemingly casual romance with Anne didn’t last, the two remained friends throughout the years.
Andrew and Camilla tied the knot in 1973 after dating — and not dating — for some years. Throughout their relationship, a number of cheating rumors bubbled up. Andrew was painted as a player who had a number of affairs; Camilla connected with Charles when she was still married. As writer Petronella Wyatt claimed to the Daily Mail, Camilla felt “crushed and unwanted” throughout her relationship with Andrew, and she ultimately ended up forging a bond with the royal who would become her second husband. Even with all the drama and speculation, Camilla and Andrew remained married for 22 years and welcomed two children.
Another interesting piece of the Camilla and Andrew saga? Camilla was reportedly dating another man when she first met Andrew in 1965. According to E! News, the two apparently didn’t strike up a romance until the following year, but it’s still kind of juicy, and it definitely goes hand in hand with all the aforementioned gossip.
