Camilla Parker Bowles faced intense backlash and public scorn after her affair with Prince Charles became public. Royal expert Angela Levin noted that Camilla was “constantly called nasty names like ‘rottweiler’” and was afraid to leave her home, relying on friends for errands due to the hostility she faced.
Camilla and Charles first met in 1972 and briefly dated before Charles joined the Royal Navy. After Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973, her affair with Charles continued. Although Camilla and Charles initially maintained a discreet relationship, the public learned about their affair following the 1989 leak of a private phone call.
Despite a turbulent start, Camilla’s reputation has improved over the years. Queen Elizabeth has expressed a desire for Camilla to be known as Queen Consort upon Charles becoming king. There are reports that Camilla might drop “Consort” from her title before Charles’s coronation, reflecting her evolved status within the Royal Family.
