Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at party after missing Eugenie’s wedding – where is Charles?

Camilla Parker Bowles stepped out in London tonight with out the Prince of Wales by her side.

The senior royal was on official duty tonight, welcoming guests from around the world.

Camilla met with Baroness Scotland the Secretary General of the Commonwealth at the event.

The party was held to mark the Royal Commonwealth Society’s 150th anniversary.

Guests marked the anniversary at Lancaster House, where Camilla gave a speech.

The wife of Prince Charles put on her glasses to read to those assembled.

The Duchess of Cornwall wore a powder blue two piece skirt suit.

Interestingly designed, the jacket had hidden fastenings and wide pointed lapels.

On her feet Camilla wore a favourite pair of Chanel nude shoes with a modest heel and black two.

She wore a pair of earrings that have become known as her everyday earrings, with diamonds and pearls.

She added a three string pearl necklace to the ensemble.

Camilla Parker Bowles did not attend Princess Eugenie’s wedding, something that did not go unnoticed. 

Many thought it was strange that the wife of Prince Charles’ did not attend his nieces wedding.

Every other notable member of the family was in attendance.

The move sparked speculation of a royal rift between senior members of the Royal Family.

Reports claimed a source close to the family say Camilla “hasn’t forgotten” that Prince Andrew failed to speak up as she and Charles struggled for acceptance of their relationship.

Instead Camilla Parker Bowles chose to spend the day in Scotland, carrying out official royal duties. 

Camilla hosted a hunting party in the North.

The day before Princess Eugenie’s wedding Camilla Parker Bowles was seen wearing a tartan scarf and interacting with children. 

She stepped out in a stylish dress – made up of a red and grey tartan skirt and grey waistcoat.

The item featured a number of buttons, and underneath, the royal wore a white blouse, which featured a frilled collar.

Who is Camilla Parker Bowles?

Camilla Parker Bowles is the Duchess of Cornwall and wife of Prince Charles.

Family life

Camilla was born on 17 July 1947 at King’s College Hospital, London, England.

Her parents were Major Bruce Shand and Rosalind Cubitt, the daughter of a baron.

She has a younger sister Annabel Elliot, 69, and a younger brother Mark Shand who passed away in 2014. He sadly died after falling and hitting his head.

Education

Camilla first attended Dumbrells school in Ditchling before moving onto Queen’s Gate School in Queen’s Gate, South Kensington at age 10, where she was known as “Milla”.

She attained one O-level before attending a Mon Fertile finishing school in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.

She then went on to study French at the University of London Institute in Paris.

First marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles

Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles, an officer, on 4 July 1973, when Camilla was 26. The Queen Mother and Princess Anne attended the big day.

The couple have two children, Tom, who Prince Charles is a godfather to, and Laura.

The couple divorced amicably in March 1995.

Marriage to Prince Charles

Prince Charles told in his biography that he and Camilla had rekindled their love in 1986 after his marriage had “irretrievably broken down”.

They announced their engagement in February 2005, which was the Queen Mother’s.

It is thought to be one of the most valuable rings in the royal collection.

They wed on April 2005 at Windsor Guildhall, where Prince William acted as a witness for the pair, before honeymooning in Scotland at Prince Charles’ home in Birkhall.