How Prince Charles And Camilla’s Wedding Plans Resulted In This Catastrophic Prediction

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles’ marriage was filled with controversy. Prior to their union in 2005, the couple was criticized for somehow contributing to the fallout of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ marriage.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales were still together, the heir to the throne pursued a secret affair with the Duchess of Cornwall. It didn’t take long for the public to know what was really happening behind closed doors.

Following Princess Diana’s death on Aug. 31, 1997, royal fans were still angry at Prince Charles and Camilla for what they did. The royal couple had a tough time transitioning from keeping their relationship a secret to publicly confirming it to the world.

And when they finally announced their decision to tie the knot, they were once again criticized for their future plans. In the documentary “Royal Stories – Episode 5: Camilla Parker-Bowles,” royal biographer Anthony Holden came up with a catastrophic prediction.

“If he goes for marriage with Mrs. Parker-Bowles as a future queen consort, he’s going to throw the monarchy into serious doubt,” he said. But despite the growing concerns, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s civil nuptials pushed through in 2005. Queen Elizabeth II skipped the ceremony, but she was present at the reception.

Her Majesty’s decision to not attend her eldest son’s second wedding had nothing to do with her stand on Prince Charles and Camilla’s relationship. But since she’s the head of the Church of England, she isn’t allowed to attend civil ceremonies.

The Queen was present at her other children’s weddings because their ceremonies all took place in a church. Prince Charles’ wedding to Princess Diana was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral on July 29, 1981.

Prince Andrew wed Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986. Princess Anne and Mark Phillips also wed in the same venue on Nov. 14, 1973. Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, got married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on June 19, 1999.

Years after the Queen’s children tied the knot, some of her grandchildren also decided to settle down with their respective partners. The monarch was also present at Prince William’s and Prince Harry’s respective weddings to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.