King Charles and Queen Camilla have been in one another’s lives for more than five decades, and as they celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary today, it is clearer than ever that Camilla is the King’s soulmate, his rock and, most importantly, his best friend.
What started as a fleeting romance soon spiralled into one of the world’s most talked-about affairs. Camilla Parker Bowles was cast as ‘the other woman’ who had every detail of her private life written about for the world to devour. But after a PR masterclass, years of hard work, and an irrepressible determination to make a difference, she proved to everyone that she was here to stay.
“King Charles and Queen Camilla are a rare couple: deeply connected yet fiercely independent,” royal expert and author Robert Jobson previously told the Daily Express. “They thrive as individuals as much as they do together, finding balance in their own interests and pursuits, but celebrate each other’s successes. Even in times apart, they remain in sync, their relationship built on a deep-rooted understanding rather than constant proximity.”
As the couple mark their special day, the Daily Express has brought together some of the best photographs of Their Majesties over the years.