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King Charles III and Camilla got what they wanted long ago

By Monica Hesse

15 Sep 2022 · 4 min read

King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla's tale may not be a typical love story, but it is a love story all the same. This article looks at the history of their relationship.

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If there are any lingering doubts as to King Charles III's suitability for the throne, they might be traceable to a 1981 television interview celebrating his engagement to Diana Spencer.

A journalist asked if the couple were in love. "Of course," replied a visibly affronted Diana, 19, while - oh God - her brand-new fiance smirked toothily at the camera. "Whatever 'in love' means," he said. This was the answer of a cad, or maybe of a freshman drowning in the bong water of his Philosophy 101 class, except that Charles was, at the time, 32 years old.

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