Reflecting on the Wedding of King Charles III and Queen Camilla: Breaking Tradition and Beyond

Looking Back at King Charles III and Queen Camillas Wedding How She Broke Tradition and More

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wed in 2005. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

King Charles III and Queen Camilla got married on April 9, 2005. However, their wedding was not the typical royal affair with all the grandeur.

In contrast to the usual public spectacle at Buckingham Palace, the couple chose to have a small and intimate ceremony. Only 28 guests were present, which included their children from previous marriages. Charles has Prince Harry and Prince William with his ex-wife Princess Diana, while Camilla and her ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles share daughter Laura and son Tom.

Nearly 10 years after Charles and Diana divorced, Charles married Camilla. Sadly, Diana passed away at age 36 just one year later.

At the time of Charles and Camilla's wedding, there was a lot of controversy surrounding the ceremony. In fact, Charles' parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, did not attend the wedding.

Despite ongoing speculation about their relationship, Charles and Camilla have defied critics and maintained a strong marriage.

Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit the highlights of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s wedding in 2005.

Where Did Charles and Camilla’s Wedding Take Place?

Looking Back at King Charles III and Queen Camillas Wedding How She Broke Tradition and More

Their intimate civil ceremony was held at Windsor Guildhall in April 2005. After the official ceremony, they received a religious blessing at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Charles and Camilla’s ceremony was held nearly 35 years after their first meeting.

What Did the British Public Think About Charles and Camilla?

Initially, the British public did not approve of Charles and Camilla's public relationship. However, over time, people's perception has become more positive.

Charles' affair with Camilla, which allegedly began in 1986 while he was still married to Princess Diana, played a significant role in their divorces. Camilla was once known as the "most hated woman in Britain" due to the affair and the public's strong support for Diana.

Queen Elizabeth II decided not to attend Charles and Camilla's wedding. Charles later confessed to the infidelity, explaining that the affair began when his marriage to Diana was already falling apart, despite both of them making efforts to salvage it.

Looking Back at King Charles III and Queen Camillas Wedding How She Broke Tradition and More

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Because of their divorces, Charles and Camilla's wedding stirred controversy. The Queen, being a member of the Church of England, frowned upon divorce. (It is worth noting that King Edward VIII gave up the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée.) Despite this, Elizabeth eventually granted permission for Charles and Camilla to marry, although she did not attend the ceremony.

In line with her beliefs as a member of the Church of England, Elizabeth chose not to attend the wedding. However, she and her late husband, Philip, hosted a reception for the newlyweds at Windsor Castle.

Camilla's Wedding Outfit Tradition

Camilla broke tradition by not wearing a tiara with her wedding dress, which is a common practice in royal weddings. There were two main reasons for this decision. Firstly, Camilla had been married before. Secondly, she and Charles opted for a non-traditional church wedding.

Camilla decided to wear her wedding dress again, which goes against the usual tradition of royal brides only wearing their dress once. After getting married in 2005, Camilla chose to wear the white shift dress again in 2007 for an event at the opening of the National Assembly of Wales.

Editor's P/S:

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's wedding in 2005 was a momentous event that defied tradition and sparked controversy. The intimate ceremony, attended by a select few, marked a new chapter in the couple's lives. Despite the