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An Enduring Love
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty
Ahead of their engagement,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, smiled for a photo at Birkhall in Scotland back in February 2005.
The royal couple first met at a polo match in 1970, and was said to have an instant connection. They remained close friends throughout their respective marriages — Charles toDiana, Princess of Wales, and Camilla toAndrew Parker-Bowles— until their affair became public to the press in 1992.
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A Royal Proposal
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It was announced that Camilla would use the titleHRH The Duchess of Cornwallafter marriage.
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An Heirloom Ring
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As the pair entered the castle, a blissful Camilla showed off her emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, which was a royal family heirloom. Having spent years avoiding the public, Camilla was said to appear more comfortable than ever in her new role.
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A Joining of Families
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05of 13A Honeymoon to RememberTim Graham/gettyWhile on their honeymoon, their royal duties did not stop. The couple took time out from their newlywed celebrations to attend their first joint official engagement at the opening of Monaltrie Park children’s playground in Ballater, Scotland, on April 14, 2005.
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A Honeymoon to Remember
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While on their honeymoon, their royal duties did not stop. The couple took time out from their newlywed celebrations to attend their first joint official engagement at the opening of Monaltrie Park children’s playground in Ballater, Scotland, on April 14, 2005.
06of 13A Visit to DevonTim Graham Picture Library/GettyThe Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall love to share laughs while out together fufilling royal duties, including their visit to the Devon County Show on May 19, 2006, in England.
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A Visit to Devon
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall love to share laughs while out together fufilling royal duties, including their visit to the Devon County Show on May 19, 2006, in England.
07of 13A Break for Tea and CakeAnwar Hussein Collection/ROTA/WireImageCharles and Camilla enjoyed afternoon tea and an assortment of cakes during their trip to Cwm Berem Farm on July 12, 2005. The visit marked the first time Charles undertook his annual three-day summer tour of Wales with his new bride.
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A Break for Tea and Cake
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Charles and Camilla enjoyed afternoon tea and an assortment of cakes during their trip to Cwm Berem Farm on July 12, 2005. The visit marked the first time Charles undertook his annual three-day summer tour of Wales with his new bride.
08of 13A Moment to RememberAnwar Hussein Collection/GettyThe royals were up for a good time, participating in pargeting (applying plaster on ceiling tiles) during their visit to the Sullfolk Village of Lavenham, English.
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A Moment to Remember
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The royals were up for a good time, participating in pargeting (applying plaster on ceiling tiles) during their visit to the Sullfolk Village of Lavenham, English.
09of 13A Toast to Good TimesAnwar Hussein Collection/GettyAfter a nice toast, Charles and Camilla sipped on pints of beer during their trip to Bury St. Edmunds, England, on July 22, 2005.
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A Toast to Good Times
After a nice toast, Charles and Camilla sipped on pints of beer during their trip to Bury St. Edmunds, England, on July 22, 2005.
10of 13A Banquet in BuckinghamTim Graham/gettyMonths into their life as newlyweds, Charles and Camilla arrived at a banquet in Buckingham Palace on Oct. 25, 2005, dressed in royal heirlooms. This was the first time Camilla wore the royal tiara and only the third time the priceless jewelry had been worn in public.
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A Banquet in Buckingham
Months into their life as newlyweds, Charles and Camilla arrived at a banquet in Buckingham Palace on Oct. 25, 2005, dressed in royal heirlooms. This was the first time Camilla wore the royal tiara and only the third time the priceless jewelry had been worn in public.
11of 13A Trip Across the PondTim Graham/gettyDuring day two of the couple’s eight-day trip to the United States in November 2005, Camilla teased the Prince as he reached for her pen to sign the visitors' book at SEED School (Schools for Educational Evolution and Development) in Washington, D.C.
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A Trip Across the Pond
During day two of the couple’s eight-day trip to the United States in November 2005, Camilla teased the Prince as he reached for her pen to sign the visitors' book at SEED School (Schools for Educational Evolution and Development) in Washington, D.C.
12of 13A Farmer’s Market FindChris Jackson/GettyOn day five of their trip to the U.S., the couple found themselves in sunny California. The two spoke to vendors and toured the West Marin Farmer’s Market on Nov. 5, 2005 in Point Reyes Station, California.
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A Farmer’s Market Find
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On day five of their trip to the U.S., the couple found themselves in sunny California. The two spoke to vendors and toured the West Marin Farmer’s Market on Nov. 5, 2005 in Point Reyes Station, California.
13of 13An Anniversary to CelebrateAfter a whirlwind first year of marriage, the coordinated royal couple returned to Scotland celebrate their first anniversary back at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate on April 9, 2006.
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An Anniversary to Celebrate
After a whirlwind first year of marriage, the coordinated royal couple returned to Scotland celebrate their first anniversary back at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate on April 9, 2006.
source: people.com
