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AsPeopleshared, Camilla ended up getting engaged toAndrew Parker Bowleswhile Charles was gone.

Princess Diana met Charles in the late 1970s when the future king was dating her sister, Sarah.

Princess Diana wearing blue eyeliner

Charles elected to tell Diana the truth after their engagement was announced.

Additional palace insiders confirmed Diana’s own admission.

To this day you know vivid memory."

Princess Diana attending an event

Given that Charles is Tom’s godfather, the suggestion wasn’t entirely inappropriate, but Diana said no.

Camilla was also still married to Andrew Parker Bowles at the time.

Princess Diana later recounted what happened after she found out that Camilla and Charles were sneaking around.

Camilla Parker Bowles with Prince Charles

Diana reportedly had a simple reply: “I want my husband.”

Eventually, the truth was confirmed by Charles himself.

I was introduced to the circle, but I was a threat.

Princess Diana attending an event

I was a very young girl but I was a threat" (viaInsider).

The transcript of the conversations was published widely.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding

Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Charles smiling

Camilla Parker Bowles attending an event

Camilla Parker Bowles staring off

Princess Diana and Prince Charles