Why Camilla Parker Bowles Was Considered Unsuitable for Prince Charles.

While the tumultuous romance of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, first ignited in the 1970s, they didn't marry until 2005. For much of that time, the palace considered her unfit for the future king.

By the time he was 23, Prince Charles was in love with Camilla Shand. Camilla was close in age (just 16 months older), shared similar interests and knew how to listen to the prince. Yet their connection couldn't transform Camilla into a suitable match for the heir to the British throne — at least at the time. Instead, the two went on to wed other partners, engaged in a scandalous affair, and watched as Camilla become the long-time object of public scorn. Here's a look at the critiques and considerations of Camilla that kept the couple (officially) apart until they were able to finally tie the knot in 2005.

Camilla was considered a commoner.

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