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Timeline of the Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles Romance
The 1980s

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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

  • 1980, September 7: "The Daily Star" spots Charles kissing Diana Spencer at Balmoral. Rumors circulate in the magazine "Private Eye" about Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles having a relationship.

  • 1981, February 24: Charles and Diana's engagement is officially announced.

  • 1981, July 29: Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

  • 1982, June 21: Birth of Prince William.

  • 1982: Problems in the marriage of Charles and Diana surface in "The Sun".

  • 1984, September 15: Birth of Prince Henry (Harry.)

  • 1985: Rumors appear in "The Sun" and "Star" of problems in the royal marriage of Charles and Diana.

  • 1987: As rumors of a rift in the marriage of Charles and Diana continue to be reported, the Palace denies any problems.

  • 1989: The "Squidgy" tape between Diana and James Gilbey is recorded but not published.

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