Andrew Parker Bowles
Andrew Henry Parker Bowles is a retired British Army officer best known as the former husband of Camilla, Queen of the United Kingdom.
Andrew Henry Parker Bowles is a retired British Army officer best known as the former husband of Camilla, Queen of the United Kingdom. He was born on 27 December 1939 and married Camilla Shand in 1973; they divorced in 1995 and have two children.
Early life
Andrew Parker Bowles was born into an English aristocratic family in Surrey. His parents were Derek and Ann Parker Bowles.
Military career
He served in the British Army and later retired as a brigadier. Sources describe him as a long-serving officer in mounted and veterinary-related units.
Marriage to Camilla
Parker Bowles married Camilla Shand in 1973. The marriage ended in divorce in 1995, and they had two children together.
Public profile
He remains a public figure largely because of his connection to Queen Camilla and the British royal family. He has also appeared in media coverage related to royal events.
Key facts
- He was born on 27 December 1939 in Surrey, England.
- He served as a British Army officer and later retired with the rank of brigadier.
- He married Camilla Shand in 1973 and they divorced in 1995.
- He and Camilla have two children, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes.
- He is closely associated with the British royal family through his former marriage to Queen Camilla.
He is mainly relevant to Canadian readers through coverage of the British monarchy and royal family news, which receives periodic attention in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Parker_BowlesSupports: Birth date, military career, marriage to Camilla, and family details.
- Point de Vue — https://www.pointdevue.fr/grand-angle/biographies/andrew-parker-bowlesSupports: Biographical details, marriage to Camilla, and children.
- Gala — https://www.gala.fr/stars_et_gotha/andrew_parker_bowlesSupports: Birth date, family background, marriage to Camilla, and children.
- London Remembers — https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/brigadier-andrew-henry-parker-bowles-obe-1Supports: Military career, retirement, and public commemorative references.
- Sky News — https://news.sky.com/story/who-is-queen-camilla-and-who-are-the-parker-bowles-family-12866061Supports: Role as Camilla's former husband, divorce date, and family context.