In the 1990s, Camilla Parker Bowles became the most famous Other Woman in the world. Now the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla first entered the public consciousness as Prince Charles' long-time mistress and was reviled as the woman who allegedly broke up the beloved Princess of Wales' marriage. But is it fair to vilify Camilla for falling in love with the wrong person? This week, Sadaf and Sarah discuss the true, complicated story behind how Camilla Parker Bowles became an infamous adulterous. With nuance and candor, the co-hosts discuss how it's possible to cherish Princess Diana's memory while forgiving the Duchess of Cornwall.
Recommended reads from this episode:
Penny Junor's The Duchess: Camilla Parker Bowles and the Love Affair That Rocked the Crown
Tina Brown's The Diana Chronicles
Andrew Morton's Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words
The Real Camilla: HRH The Duchess of Cornwall: ITV's 2018 Documentary
Martin Bashir's Princess Diana Interview: BBC Panorama, 1995
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