The 'Adulteress' Who Became Queen... 52 Years of Endurance Shined

First Meeting with Charles III in 1970... Labeled 'Affair Couple' After Their Marriages
Criticism Poured in After Princess Diana's Death
Officially Titled 'Queen' Thanks to Queen Elizabeth II's Remarks

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the ascension of Charles III to the throne, Camilla officially received the title of Queen Consort. She married Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales but was referred to as the Duchess of Cornwall rather than the Princess of Wales. Photo by AP Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Juri] 52 years. This is the time it took for Camilla Parker Bowles, the second wife of Charles III, to officially receive the title of queen.

On the 8th, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Charles III's ascension to the throne, Camilla became queen. She married Charles III when he was still the Prince of Wales but was known as the Duchess of Cornwall rather than the Princess of Wales.

Camilla, who married Charles after the death of his first wife, Princess Diana, first met Charles in 1970 at a polo match at Windsor Castle. This was 11 years before Charles married Diana.

The two became friends and developed feelings for each other, but Camilla went ahead with her planned marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles. According to memoirs left by key royal figures, Charles realized how much he loved Camilla after hearing about her marriage.

Even after marrying Diana (pictured left), Charles continued his relationship with Camilla. Diana once bitterly remarked in an interview, "There were three people in our marriage," reflecting the depth of their love. Photo by AP Yonhap News

Even after marrying Diana, Charles continued his relationship with Camilla. Diana once said in an interview, "There were three of us in this marriage," reflecting the depth of their love.

Diana and Charles eventually divorced in 1996, and the following year, Diana died in a car accident. Camilla was stigmatized as the "other woman," drawing public criticism worldwide, to the extent that she had to avoid crowds who jeered at her on the streets.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Charles and Camilla stood by each other. Especially Camilla, who never left Charles's side and gradually earned the trust of the royal family. They eventually married in 2005, eight years after Diana's death.

They became a legal couple only after 35 years, but Camilla did not receive the title of Princess of Wales, which was used by Princess Diana. This was a royal decision made in consideration of the public backlash against those labeled as an "adulterous couple." Photo by AP Yonhap News

Although they became legally married after 35 years, Camilla did not receive the title of Princess of Wales, which had been used by Diana. This was a royal decision mindful of public backlash against the couple, who had been branded as an "adulterous couple."

In response, Camilla expanded her role by engaging in various public duties such as service and charity work. Her down-to-earth personality also gradually shifted public opinion in her favor.

The decisive factor was a statement from Queen Elizabeth II.

In February, to commemorate her 70th year on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II expressed in a statement her hope that Camilla would be recognized as queen consort when Charles ascended the throne.

The queen stated, "I sincerely hope that Camilla will be known as queen consort, fulfilling her loyal role as queen."

It took 52 years since their first meeting and 25 years after Diana's death. The official British royal website has already updated Camilla's title to "Her Majesty The Queen Consort" immediately following Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

The official website of the British Royal Family has already announced Camilla's title as "Her Majesty The Queen Consort" immediately following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo by AP Yonhap News

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