You probably know Andrew Parker Bowles as the ex-husband of Camilla, Queen Consort.
However, he has also lived quite a remarkable life outside of his previous marriage.
He is a father of two, a former polo enthusiast, and a retired British Army officer.
It’s assumed that Camilla began seeing Charles while she and Andrew were still married.
This is what life is like for Queen Camilla’s ex-husband today.
As previously mentioned, Camilla had reportedly been having an affair with her now-husband King Charles.
It has been speculated that Andrew was also seeing someone else throughout the marriage.
Outlets claim his mistress was Rosemary Parker Bowles, who he married just a year after divorcing Camilla.
She was 69 years old at the time and had been diagnosed years prior.
The mother was survived by her three kids.
Members of the royal family grieved Rosemary’s death alongside her children and husband.
Princess Anne was reportedly among those in attendance at her funeral.
She allegedly even comforted Andrew.
Outlets claimed that Camilla also shared her condolences.
According to The Telegraph, she was “deeply saddened” by Rosemary’s death.
In fact, he has represented a few family members at ceremonies on more than one occasion.
In October 2022, Andrew took Camilla’s place at John Bowes-Lyon’s funeral.
If you’re curious about John’s connection to the royal family, he was an extended family member.
His father, Major General Sir Frances Bowes-Lyon, wasQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s first cousin.
“Andrew is happy to do anything he is asked,” they told the outlet.
“He still enjoys a warm relationship with Camilla.”
This assumption proved to be accurate because the retired British Army officer represented Princess Anne at five separate events.
Andrew was even one of the many familiar faces in attendance at King Charles' coronation.
She claimed that the pair dated, but wouldn’t have been able to marry because Andrew is Catholic.
Thus, the relationship likely came to an end before things could get serious.
Bedell Smith claimed the romance ended on good terms.
“Even when their romance eventually wound down, they remained lifelong friends,” the authorpenned.
“The Crown is a fictional portrayal of the royal family,” the author said.
“And it’s beautifully done, beautifully written, beautifully acted.
.but, because of that, audiences tend to take it at face value.
A lot of it is made up.”
She shared that the friends played polo together.
Meanwhile, Charles' godson is Andrew’s son, Tom.
“Everybody loves Andrew,” she said.
“He’s a real charmer but he’s always terribly misbehaving.
Through adversity, they’ve kept a really good family ethic.
It helps with their children and grandchildren.”
He began his career at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
The tragic terrorist attack targeted the Queen’s Life Guard.
Four people were killed, as well as seven horses.
Andrew’s courageousness eventually earned him The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in Rhodesia in 1980.
He also served as the Director of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
Tom isn’t afraid of the spotlight.
In fact, he’s a rather notable food writer.
Tom has authored cookbooks and snagged awards over the course of his career.
The food critic’s not-so-reserved nature apparently reached extremes in his younger years.
“I was naughty, partied a bit hard,” he toldStellarin 2017.
“When I was younger I got sacked all the time.
“She’s our mother,” the food critic said.
“Change happens but I don’t care what anyone says, this wasn’t any sort of endgame.
She married the person she loved, and this is what happened.”
As for Lopes, she lives a bit of a more private life.
She is an art curator who helped found a fine art gallery in 2005.
His father, Derek Parker Bowles, was friends with the Queen Mother.
This might explain how Andrew landed a role as a page in Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
“As an army officer, he became a favorite of the Queen Mother’s.
He was beguilingly charming, especially to women.”
The former British Army officer was even in attendance when Charles married the late Princess Diana in 1981.
He was the commanding officer of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at the time.
Thus, one of his duties was to guard Charles and Diana’s carriage.
Andrew might not have royal blood, but he’s been there for many of the family’s milestones.
The queen consort also attended the ceremony.
“I looked for her.
To this day, you knowvivid memory.”
Though Camilla’s attendance may have been unsettling for Diana, she was actually there accompanying Andrew.
