Rarely Seen Photos Of Camilla, The Duchess Of Cornwall

There is much speculation as to why the relationship between Camilla and the prince ended in 1973. There are even reports that Charles' uncle, Lord Mountbatten, wanted him sent overseas to break up the relationship in order to make way for his granddaughter.

Others think that the Queen Mother wanted the relationship to end so Charles could wed one of the Spencer girls, who were the granddaughters of her good friend, Lady Fermoy. Still others believe that Camilla simply wanted to get back together with Andrew Parker Bowles and thus ended the relationship with Charles.