Camilla sent Princess Diana a 'Mean Girls' style note before her wedding to Charles
Duchess Camilla left Diana a handwritten note after her engagement to Prince Charles was announced
Camilla Parker Bowles has been accused of sending a note as a 'power move' to Princess Diana before her wedding to Prince Charles.
- Camilla Parker Bowles has been accused of making a 'power move' before Prince Charles' wedding to Princess Diana in 1981.
- The Duchess of Cornwall sent the Princess of Wales a 'Mean Girls' style handwritten note after their royal engagement was announced.
- In other royal news, Prince William’s fresh new look in bold green velvet sees fans compare him to James Bond villain.
The Duchess of Cornwall made a ‘power move’ by sending the Princess of Wales a handwritten note in acknowledgment of her engagement to Prince Charles, according to a contributor in CNN’s new series, Diana.
"Camilla Parker Bowles left Diana a note saying: 'Such exciting news. Love to see the engagement ring,'” said writer and broadcaster Bidisha Mamata.
“That's like a real mafia thug move. That's so Mean Girls it's unbelievable. That's a power move right there."
It's no secret that Charles had a long history with Camilla prior to meeting Diana, having first met her at a polo match in 1970 at Great Windsor Park. The two instantly hit it off and quickly embarked on an impassioned romance, but became estranged after Charles left to serve in the Royal Navy in 1971. During his deployment, Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles and the star-crossed lovers were forced to abandon any hope of a real relationship.
Prince Charles went on to meet Diana in 1977 when he was dating her older sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale. The two announced their engagement on February 24, 1981, and married in a lavish royal ceremony at Westminster Abbey the following July.
Fans of The Crown Season Four know all too well that the high-profile wedding was anything but a fairytale. The Princess of Wales was well aware of Charles' intense feelings for Camilla, having reportedly learned of them early on in their courtship.
Sign up for the woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
It’s even been said that Diana boldly confronted Camilla about her relationship with her husband and requested her to end the affair—which reportedly unfolded at Charles' private residence of Highgrove House in Gloucester.
After separating from the Prince of Wales in 1992, Diana spoke openly about the infidelity that plagued their marriage.
"There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded," she revealed during her infamous BBC interview with Martin Bashir in 1995.
“In Diana’s own words, she told me any marriage Prince Charles might have made could never be as strong as the relationship he had with Camilla," former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said during the series.
“And that’s what she was battling with from the outset.”
Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.
Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.
-
32 brilliant makeup tips we've picked up from professional MUAs
All the makeup tips you need to improve your application skills – most of which come from pro artists
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
-
Princess Charlotte's favourite joke proves she has a cheeky sense of humour
Prince William shared his daughter's favourite joke during his latest royal outing - and it's a classic
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
Royal coronations throughout the years – the interesting facts you may not know
From King Charles III's recent coronation to traditions from coronations centuries ago – here's everything you need to know about royal coronations
By Amy Hunt Published
-
The 32 funniest candid Royal Family balcony moments
We look back at some of the best candid royal family balcony moments from across the years
By Elena Kiratzi Published
-
The 52p ingredient King Charles has on his afternoon snack is such an aromatic addition and we can't wait to try it
There's a very affordable and unique ingredient King Charles reportedly has on his afternoon snack and it sounds so delicious
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s wedding day changed at the last minute as a royal ‘mark of respect’
King Charles and Queen Camilla's wedding day was postponed just days before out of 'respect' as the groom stepped up to put duty first
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton and King Charles's 'strong relationship' has been 'cemented' by cancer diagnoses, expert claims
The Princess of Wales and King might reportedly find it 'comforting' to be able to 'confide' in each other at this challenging time
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
The most romantic moments between King Charles and Queen Camilla - from candid pictures to sweet anecdotes about their relationship
King Charles and Queen Camilla's love story has not been without its bumps, but there's no denying the pair have had some real fairy tale moments...
By Jack Slater Published
-
The Royal Family's bizarre sandwich rule to protect King Charles
The Royal Family reportedly have a very unusual rule when it comes to sandwiches and it's all to do with a surprising superstition
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Who was Thomas Kingston? Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband dies aged 45 as King Charles and Queen Camilla release statement
Lady Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston has been described by King Charles and Queen Camilla as a 'much-loved' family member
By Emma Shacklock Published