How Old Is Camilla Parker-Bowles?

Born Camilla Rosemary Shand, the Duchess of Cornwall later married British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 and the couple had two children.

That marriage lasted 22 years with the two divorcing in 1995. At the time of her first marriage, she was 26 years old. How old is Camilla Parker Bowls Now?

The Many Roads That Led To The Royal Family

Born to an upper-class family at King’s College Hospital in London, Camilla grew up in The Laines an 18th Century country house in Plumpton, East Sussex.

Her father was a British army officer, Major Bruce Shand, who later became a businessman, and her mother Rosalind was the daughter of Roland Cubitt, 3rd Baron Ashcombe.

Since she married Prince Charles, the heir apparent to the throne of England, on April 9, 2005, she has supported her husband faithfully in carrying out his duties as Prince of Wales.

As Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla supports numerous charities and undertakes and attends many public engagements on their behalf.

Since her marriage to Prince Charles, Camilla has become Patron or President of several charities and regularly attends events in support of them.

The Good Works Of The Duchess Of Cornwall

Though her charity work is extensive, some topics certainly stand out from the rest, such as health, literacy, supporting the elderly, victims of rape and sexual abuse and domestic violence, and empowering women.

According to princeofwales.gov, in 2016, when Queen Elizebeth passed on several Patronages to other members of The Royal Family, the Duchess of Cornwall assumed new Patronages at charities Barnardo’s, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, and The Royal School of Needlework and, in June 2018, The Duchess took on The Royal Society of Literature.

With such an exciting life and so much water under the proverbial bridge, fans of the Royal Family are often curious how old the Duchess of Cornwall is.

Her Husband’s Elder

Many may be surprised to note that Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, at 74 years of age, is actually two years older than the Prince of Wales who is 72 years old.

Many rumors have swirled over the years that Charles and Camilla were lovers before the Prince of Wales wed Lady Diana and that that affair continued on after the marriage.

But ultimately it doesn’t matter, as Lady Diana is no longer with us and Camilla has filled the role of Duchess of Cornwall flawlessly.

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