At 85, Andrew Parker Bowles FINALLY REVEALS Why He Divorced Queen Camilla
In a revelation that has taken royal watchers by surprise, Andrew Parker Bowles, now 85, has reportedly opened up for the first time in decades about the real reason behind his highly publicized divorce from Queen Camilla.
The former cavalry officer and ex-husband of the now Queen Consort has largely remained silent over the years, choosing discretion over drama. However, according to close sources, Andrew has recently shared candid reflections with friends about the breakdown of their marriage—describing it as “inevitable,” though not without pain.
“We were never meant to last forever,” Andrew reportedly said. “Camilla and I were good friends, we had chemistry, but marriage is about more than that. Over time, it just became clear we were living in different worlds.”
Andrew and Camilla married in 1973 after a long and sometimes rocky courtship. Their marriage, while enduring on the surface, was always surrounded by speculation. Behind the polished photographs and social appearances, both were allegedly engaged in extramarital relationships. But it was Camilla’s ongoing connection with Prince Charles that would eventually bring their marriage to the brink.
According to insiders, the turning point came not just with the affair—but with the public scandal that erupted in 1993, when intimate phone calls between Camilla and Prince Charles were leaked. The infamous “Camillagate” tapes left Andrew “deeply humiliated,” a friend claims.
“He was a proud man. He’d tolerated a lot in silence, but being dragged into a public scandal like that—being the husband everyone in the world knew was being cuckolded—was too much.”
Despite the scandal, Andrew reportedly didn't blame Camilla for everything. “She followed her heart,” he is said to have admitted. “And truthfully, I followed mine too. We were both unfaithful. But the difference was, hers made headlines.”
Andrew has also revealed that the marriage had been unraveling for years before the divorce was made official in 1995. “We were polite in public, but we were just two people living separate lives under one roof.”
He was also quick to note that he holds no bitterness toward Camilla today. In fact, the two have remained amicable over the years, attending family events together and even sharing laughs at their son Tom’s public appearances.