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Timeline of the Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles Romance
The 1970s

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

The marriage of Charles and Camilla appears to be a story of the triumph of first love. Covering 3 decades, here is a timeline of their relationship.

The 1970s --- The 1980s --- The 1990s --- The 2000s

  • Late 1960s: Prince Charles linked with Lady Jane Wellesley.

  • 1970: Charles and Camilla meet at a polo match.

  • 1971: Charles joins the Royal Navy. His relationship with Camilla is put on hold.

  • 1972: Prince Charles and Camilla go to a nightclub in Mayfair (Annabel's) on a double date with Princess Anne and Gerald Ward.

  • 1973, July: Marriage of Camilla Shand to Andrew Parker Bowles.

  • 1976: Prince Charles leaves the Navy.

  • 1976, March 3: Charles rumored to be linked with Davinia Sheffield.

  • 1977, June: "Daily Express" reports the possible engagement of Prince Charles to Marie Astrid.

  • 1977, November: Charles and Diana Spencer meet at Althorp.

  • 1979: Rumor linking Charles with Sabrina Guinness.
  • The 1970s
    The 1980s
    The 1990s
    The 2000s

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