After 30 Years, Andrew Parker Bowles Confirms Why He Divorced Queen Camilla
More than three decades after his divorce from Queen Camilla, Andrew Parker Bowles has finally broken his silence, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional undercurrents that led to the end of their once-celebrated marriage. The revelation offers a new, more human perspective on a story that has long been overshadowed by royal headlines and public speculation.
Andrew and Camilla were married in 1973 in what was then considered one of the most prominent social unions of the British aristocracy. Over the years, their relationship was often the subject of scrutiny—especially after it became widely known that Camilla had maintained a close connection with Prince Charles, now King Charles III. For many, it was assumed that the affair with Charles was the main reason behind the breakdown of their marriage.
But according to Andrew, the truth was far more complex.
“It wasn’t just about Charles,” he reportedly said in a private conversation that has recently come to light. “It was about the distance that grew between us—emotionally, spiritually, personally. I didn’t recognize her anymore.”
In his candid remarks, Andrew explained that their marriage, once full of warmth and shared understanding, gradually became defined by public appearances, external pressures, and private silences. As Camilla became more involved in the royal circle, Andrew said he began to feel increasingly sidelined—not only by the growing relationship between Camilla and Charles but by the subtle changes in Camilla herself.
“She became someone who was always looking over her shoulder,” he continued. “Always calculating. I missed the woman I married.”
The couple officially separated in 1994 and divorced in 1995. At the time, the reason given was “irreconcilable differences,” and both maintained a respectful public silence. In fact, Andrew and Camilla continued to share a cordial relationship for the sake of their two children, Tom and Laura.
Yet Andrew’s recent comments bring a new layer to the story—one that is less about scandal and more about the quiet unraveling of a personal connection.
Though the affair between Charles and Camilla was widely criticized during the 1990s, Andrew reportedly holds no resentment toward Charles. In fact, he has remained remarkably dignified in the face of public and private challenges. “People expected me to be angry,” he once remarked. “But sometimes things fall apart, and it’s no one person’s fault.”
Today, Queen Camilla stands beside King Charles III as a prominent and, to many, respected member of the royal family. But Andrew’s reflections are a reminder that behind the royal image are real people, real marriages, and real heartbreak.