King Charles and Queen Camilla’s relationship has faced significant challenges, starting with their controversial affair while still married to others. Despite public backlash, Camilla eventually earned a place within the royal family. Born in Sussex, Camilla had a close bond with her sister Annabel, who has remained largely out of the public eye but recently spoke about the couple’s marriage in a documentary.

Camilla and Charles’ relationship began in 1972 but became public in 1986 when their affair, while Charles was still married to Diana, was exposed. This led to public outrage, especially after the infamous “Tampongate” scandal in 1989. Despite this, Camilla and Charles eventually married in 2005, and her reputation began to improve over the years, aided by her unwavering loyalty and resilience.

Camilla has been described as Charles’ “rock” by her sister Annabel, who has supported her through difficult times. Annabel’s interior design career has kept her in the background, but she’s remained close to Camilla, even playing a key role at Camilla’s coronation in 2023. Annabel’s emotional reflection on the event showed how far Camilla’s journey has come, from being vilified to becoming a respected queen.