5 Things Royal Fans Don’t Know About Camilla Parker Bowles

Camilla Parker Bowles will soon be England’s next Queen Consort. While the Duchess of Cornwall has been in the spotlight for many years, there are still a lot of things that many people don’t know about Prince Charles’ wife. Sure, Camilla has made plenty of headlines for her controversial affair with Charles during his marriage to Princess Diana, but there are plenty of things the public doesn’t know about her witty, outgoing personality and fascinating life. Here are 5 things to know about Camilla Parker Bowles.’

She Has Two Children From Her First Marriage

Camilla Parker-Bowles has two children from her first marriage to Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles. She has a son named Tom, who is a highly acclaimed food writer and a daughter named Laura, an art curator. She also has five grandchildren. One of her grandchildren, Elizabeth Lopes, was a bridesmaid during Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding in 2011.

Camilla Parker Bowles Is A Natural Athlete

Believe it or not, Camilla Parker Bowles is a passionate athlete and horse-rider and is often seen attending equestrian activities, events, and charities throughout England. She’s also an avid painter and loves fishing, horticulture, and gardening, which are perhaps just a few of the things she’s been doing during coronavirus quarantine at Balmoral Castle.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Are Actually Related

Here’s an interesting fact that many royal fans from both sides of the pond probably didn’t know: Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles are related. They share ancestors dating back to the 17th century. What’s more, they are also both related to the late Princess Diana through shared ancestry dating back to King Charles II.

Camilla Also Has A Connection To The Celebrity World

If that weren’t enough, Camilla is also a distant cousin of pop divas Madonna and Celine Dion. All three women are descendants from the same 17th-century French carpenter according to French-Canadian historical records. Sadly though, Camilla is yet to meet with Madonna and Celine to talk about their family connections.

There’s Only One Princess of Wales

Camilla Parker-Bowles is technically the Princess of Wales, but because Prince Charles’ ex-wife Princess Diana used the same title, she chose not to adopt it. Instead, Camilla is known as the Duchess of Cornwall. With her title, Camilla assists the Prince of Wales on his official duties. She is also the patron, president, and a member of numerous charities and organizations.