Camilla: Her True Story

by Caroline Graham

Few individuals have had as profound an effect upon the British monarchy as Camilla Parker Bowles. The mere mention of her name elicits strong opinions. To some, she is a person of immense honor and dignity, a loyal consort who has risen above the jibes and accusations that have been directed at her. To others, she is a destroyer, whose position as the third member of a royal marriage led to the break-up of Charles and Diana, and to the tragic events that followed. The truth, as this book reveals, lies somewhere in between. Charles and Camilla have so far remained silent, keeping the details of their abiding relationship a secret. Caroline Graham, who has spoken to sources close to the couple, here reveals a story of grand passion, cynical betrayal, and sexual subterfuge. Caroline Graham is highly regarded as a royal commentator. Now living in America, she is the U.S. correspondent for the Mail on Sunday.

346 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

Caroline Graham is one of Britain's most successful writers and journalists. She is a highly respected royal commentator who was the youngest ever Woman's Editor at the Sun, where she earned her reputation as a formidable investigative reporter and established unrivalled royal contacts. She is now the U.S. Correspondent for the Mail on Sunday.

Reviews

[Pamela Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I enjoyed it even if other reviewers did not. I have read other books about Camilla and I learned even more about her here. The book made Diana out to be a bit mad.

A few corrections:

Since when was Queen Elizabeth II teetotal???

Charles III is not the King of "England" - he is King of the UK. Richard III was the last king of England

[Lizzy Stormblessed · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a MESS. I don't got to tell you more. Just, don't read it, please.

[Ariadna73 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is not what it seems. It is not a historic document. It is just a venezuelan melodrama with all the typical ingredients and all the stereotipes:
Charles = A puppet with no criteria
Camilla = Wonderful; intelligent; experienced; GOOOOOD
Diana = Idiot; brain damaged; bulimic; stupid; BIIIIITCH

After a lot of comings and goings; the two finally marry and live hapily ever after...