Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.

The two reportedly met at a polo match in 1970 and became friends when Charles was a prince.

When Charles joined the Royal Navy in 1971, Camilla married cavalry officer Andrew Parker Bowles.

Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981 but then admitted in 1994 that he had been having an extramarital affair with Camilla. Diana confirmed his infidelity and her own the following year.

Camilla got a divorce in 1995, and Charles and Diana divorced in 1996. Camilla all but vanished from public life at the time as public and media support swung behind Diana.

In 1999, Clarence House embarked on a program to reintroduce Camilla to the public with a carefully orchestrated first appearance with Charles outside the Ritz Hotel in London.

Six years later, their decades-long love story culminated in a wedding that had the consent of Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Camilla was confirmed as Charles' official consort and future queen.

The King and Queen visit Belfast, Northern Ireland, in March 2025.
The King and Queen visit Belfast, Northern Ireland, in March 2025.
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Charles and Camilla are joined by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, as they celebrate the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at London's Westminster Abbey in March 2025.
Charles and Camilla are joined by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, as they celebrate the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at London's Westminster Abbey in March 2025.
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The King and Queen visit a beach in Apia, Samoa, in October 2024.
The King and Queen visit a beach in Apia, Samoa, in October 2024.
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The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with pictures of the royal couple for their visit to Australia in October 2024.
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with pictures of the royal couple for their visit to Australia in October 2024.
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The King unveils an official portrait of himself at London's Buckingham Palace in May 2024. The portrait, by artist Jonathan Yeo, is the King's first official portrait since his coronation. And with its lurid red brushstrokes, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F05%2F15%2Fstyle%2Fking-charles-first-portrait-since-coronation-unveiled%2Findex.html">it proved to be divisive</a>.
The King unveils an official portrait of himself at London's Buckingham Palace in May 2024. The portrait, by artist Jonathan Yeo, is the King's first official portrait since his coronation. And with its lurid red brushstrokes, it proved to be divisive.
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Charles and Camilla attend a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace in London in May 2024.
Charles and Camilla attend a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace in London in May 2024.
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Charles and Camilla hold flowers they were given as they leave a cancer treatment center in London in April 2024. Two months earlier, the King revealed that <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F05%2Fuk%2Fking-charles-cancer-explainer-intl-gbr%2Findex.html">he had been diagnosed with cancer</a> and was undergoing treatment.
Charles and Camilla hold flowers they were given as they leave a cancer treatment center in London in April 2024. Two months earlier, the King revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment.
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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F05%2F06%2Fuk%2Fgallery%2Fcoronation-king-charles%2Findex.html" target="_blank">coronation ceremony</a> in May 2023.
Charles and Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony in May 2023.
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The King and Queen pose for a portrait in Buckingham Palace.
The King and Queen pose for a portrait in Buckingham Palace.
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Charles and Camilla wave to well-wishers after their coronation ceremony.
Charles and Camilla wave to well-wishers after their coronation ceremony.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fuk%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-iii-coronation-ckc-intl-gbr%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The coronation</a> took place at Westminster Abbey, and it was attended by dignitaries from around the world. It was Britain's first coronation in 70 years.
The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, and it was attended by dignitaries from around the world. It was Britain's first coronation in 70 years.
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Charles and Camilla are flanked by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in March 2023. The King spent three days in Germany for what was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F03%2F29%2Feurope%2Fgallery%2Fking-charles-visits-germany%2Findex.html" target="_blank">his first overseas state visit as monarch</a>.
Charles and Camilla are flanked by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in March 2023. The King spent three days in Germany for what was his first overseas state visit as monarch.
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Charles talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in November 2022.
Charles talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in November 2022.
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Charles and Camilla wave as they leave Dunfermline Abbey in Scotland during a visit in October 2022.
Charles and Camilla wave as they leave Dunfermline Abbey in Scotland during a visit in October 2022.
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Charles and Camilla attend the funeral of Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022.
Charles and Camilla attend the funeral of Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022.
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Charles and Camilla walk behind the Queen's coffin as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey.
Charles and Camilla walk behind the Queen's coffin as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey.
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The King and Queen Consort greet the public outside Hillsborough Castle in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, in September 2022.
The King and Queen Consort greet the public outside Hillsborough Castle in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, in September 2022.
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Charles and Camilla stand for the national anthem following addresses by both houses of Parliament in September 2022.
Charles and Camilla stand for the national anthem following addresses by both houses of Parliament in September 2022.
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Charles signs an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland during a meeting of the Accession Council in London that proclaimed him as the new King.
Charles signs an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland during a meeting of the Accession Council in London that proclaimed him as the new King.
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Charles and Camilla view tributes for Queen Elizabeth II that were left outside Buckingham Palace.
Charles and Camilla view tributes for Queen Elizabeth II that were left outside Buckingham Palace.
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Charles and Camilla attend the Order of the Garter Service in Windsor, England, in June 2022.
Charles and Camilla attend the Order of the Garter Service in Windsor, England, in June 2022.
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The couple attends the Big Jubilee Lunch at the Oval in London in June 2022. They were celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
The couple attends the Big Jubilee Lunch at the Oval in London in June 2022. They were celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
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Members of the royal family watch jets roar over Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in London in June 2022. From left are Camilla, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Duchess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William.
Members of the royal family watch jets roar over Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in London in June 2022. From left are Camilla, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Duchess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William.
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Charles and Camilla walk behind the Imperial State Crown during the state opening of Parliament in May 2022.
Charles and Camilla walk behind the Imperial State Crown during the state opening of Parliament in May 2022.
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Charles and Camilla visit a brewery during a royal tour of Canada in May 2022.
Charles and Camilla visit a brewery during a royal tour of Canada in May 2022.
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Charles and Camilla pose for a group photo as they visit the set of "EastEnders" in March 2022.
Charles and Camilla pose for a group photo as they visit the set of "EastEnders" in March 2022.
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Charles and Camilla join Prince William and Duchess Catherine for the London premiere of the new James Bond movie "No Time to Die" in September 2021.
Charles and Camilla join Prince William and Duchess Catherine for the London premiere of the new James Bond movie "No Time to Die" in September 2021.
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Charles and Camilla officially open the redeveloped Aberdeen Art Gallery in Scotland in September 2021.
Charles and Camilla officially open the redeveloped Aberdeen Art Gallery in Scotland in September 2021.
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Queen Elizabeth II walks with Charles and Camilla before a reception at the G7 summit in England in June 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II walks with Charles and Camilla before a reception at the G7 summit in England in June 2021.
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Charles and Camilla speak to Chief Nursing Officer for England Ruth May in March 2021 as they meet with officials involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Charles and Camilla speak to Chief Nursing Officer for England Ruth May in March 2021 as they meet with officials involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
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Charles and Camilla visit the the Tower of London in February 2020.
Charles and Camilla visit the the Tower of London in February 2020.
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Charles and Camilla enjoy a mojito as they visit a restaurant in Havana, Cuba, in March 2019.
Charles and Camilla enjoy a mojito as they visit a restaurant in Havana, Cuba, in March 2019.
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Charles, Camilla and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, attend Charles' 70th birthday patronage celebration held at Buckingham Palace in May 2018.
Charles, Camilla and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, attend Charles' 70th birthday patronage celebration held at Buckingham Palace in May 2018.
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Charles and Camilla visit a flower market in Nice, France, in May 2018.
Charles and Camilla visit a flower market in Nice, France, in May 2018.
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Camilla and Charles arrive for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa in July 2017.
Camilla and Charles arrive for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa in July 2017.
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The couple arrives in the parade ring for the Royal Ascot in June 2016.
The couple arrives in the parade ring for the Royal Ascot in June 2016.
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Charles and Camilla sign the visitor's book in front of a Diego Rivera mural while visiting Mexico City in November 2014.
Charles and Camilla sign the visitor's book in front of a Diego Rivera mural while visiting Mexico City in November 2014.
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The couple shares a laugh with Prince William, left, and Prince Harry during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in September 2014.
The couple shares a laugh with Prince William, left, and Prince Harry during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in September 2014.
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Charles and Camilla, seated at the left near Queen Elizabeth II, attend the opening of Parliament in May 2013.
Charles and Camilla, seated at the left near Queen Elizabeth II, attend the opening of Parliament in May 2013.
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The royal couple holds koalas while visiting Australia in November 2012.
The royal couple holds koalas while visiting Australia in November 2012.
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From left, Charles, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess Catherine and Prince Harry leave a Thanksgiving service in London in June 2012.
From left, Charles, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess Catherine and Prince Harry leave a Thanksgiving service in London in June 2012.
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Charles and Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine MIddleton in April 2011.
Charles and Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine MIddleton in April 2011.
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Charles pushes Camilla in a wheelchair as they attend the premiere of "Aida" at the Royal Opera House in London in April 2010. She had suffered a broken leg weeks prior.
Charles pushes Camilla in a wheelchair as they attend the premiere of "Aida" at the Royal Opera House in London in April 2010. She had suffered a broken leg weeks prior.
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Pope Benedict XVI exchanges gifts with Charles and Camilla as they meet in the Pope's private library at the Vatican in April 2009.
Pope Benedict XVI exchanges gifts with Charles and Camilla as they meet in the Pope's private library at the Vatican in April 2009.
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Charles and Camilla are presented with vegetables as they visit the Dig for Victory organic allotment in London in July 2008. Camilla was celebrating her 61st birthday.
Charles and Camilla are presented with vegetables as they visit the Dig for Victory organic allotment in London in July 2008. Camilla was celebrating her 61st birthday.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are greeted by Charles and Camilla after arriving in England in March 2008.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are greeted by Charles and Camilla after arriving in England in March 2008.
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Charles and Camilla add to a mural of Martin Luther King Jr. while in Philadelphia in January 2007.
Charles and Camilla add to a mural of Martin Luther King Jr. while in Philadelphia in January 2007.
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Charles and Camilla taste local food during a visit to Skardu, Pakistan, in November 2006.
Charles and Camilla taste local food during a visit to Skardu, Pakistan, in November 2006.
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The couple plays pool together in November 2006.
The couple plays pool together in November 2006.
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Charles and Camilla join Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they watch a tug-of-war competition in Braemar, Scotland, in September 2006.
Charles and Camilla join Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they watch a tug-of-war competition in Braemar, Scotland, in September 2006.
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Charles and Camilla visit the Anandpur Sahib temple in India in March 2006.
Charles and Camilla visit the Anandpur Sahib temple in India in March 2006.
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Charles and Camilla are joined by US President George W Bush and first lady Laura Bush at a White House dinner in November 2005.
Charles and Camilla are joined by US President George W Bush and first lady Laura Bush at a White House dinner in November 2005.
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Charles and Camilla stand on the deck of HMS Scott in Portsmouth, England, in June 2005. It was the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Charles and Camilla stand on the deck of HMS Scott in Portsmouth, England, in June 2005. It was the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
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King Charles III, then a prince, poses with his new bride, Camilla, after their marriage in Windsor, England, in 2005.
King Charles III, then a prince, poses with his new bride, Camilla, after their marriage in Windsor, England, in 2005.
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On the day of their wedding in April 2005, Charles and Camilla are joined by their children. On the left are Charles' sons Prince Harry and Prince William. On the right are Camilla's children Laura and Tom Parker Bowles.
On the day of their wedding in April 2005, Charles and Camilla are joined by their children. On the left are Charles' sons Prince Harry and Prince William. On the right are Camilla's children Laura and Tom Parker Bowles.
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Charles and Camilla pose for photos at Windsor Castle after their engagement was announced in February 2005.
Charles and Camilla pose for photos at Windsor Castle after their engagement was announced in February 2005.
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Charles and Camilla talk with actor Al Pacino in London in November 2004.
Charles and Camilla talk with actor Al Pacino in London in November 2004.
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Charles and Camilla leave together after a polo match in Cirencester, England, in June 2003.
Charles and Camilla leave together after a polo match in Cirencester, England, in June 2003.
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Charles and Camilla walk together in February 2003.
Charles and Camilla walk together in February 2003.
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Charles and Camilla make their first public appearance as a couple after leaving a party in London in January 1999.
Charles and Camilla make their first public appearance as a couple after leaving a party in London in January 1999.
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Charles and Camilla talk at a polo match in July 1975.
Charles and Camilla talk at a polo match in July 1975.
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Charles and Camilla are seen together in February 1975. They reportedly met at a polo match in 1970.
Charles and Camilla are seen together in February 1975. They reportedly met at a polo match in 1970.
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