Queen Camilla's ex husband Andrew Parker to attend King's Coronation. Everything to know about him

Former army officer Andrew Parker Bowles, nicknamed the "Brigadier", has been making headlines due to his past marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles, the current Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. Parker Bowles, 83-years-old, served in the British Army for many years and eventually rose to the rank of Brigadier.

Parker Bowles is all set to attend the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.

Military career and achievements

Parker Bowles joined the Royal Horse Guards in 1960 and worked his way up the ranks to become a Brigadier. During his career, he held several positions, including director of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps from 1991-1994.

Marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles
Andrew and Camilla were married for 22 years until they divorced in 1995. The couple has two children together, Tom and Laura. Despite their divorce, Parker Bowles and Camilla remain on good terms and have attended several royal events together.

Relationship with Princess Anne
It has been reported that Parker Bowles briefly dated Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II's daughter, for a few years. However, their relationship reportedly did not work out because he was a Catholic. Sally Bedell Smith, author of Prince Charles: The Passions And Paradoxes, once described Parker Bowles as "an unlikely candidate for marriage to a member of the Royal Family."

Attending royal events with Camilla
Parker Bowles is set to attend the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla. Despite their divorce, Parker Bowles has accompanied Camilla to several royal events, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018.

FAQs

1. Whom did Andrew Parker marry after divorce?
   He married Rosemary Pitman in 1996.
2. How many children do Andrew Parker and Camilla share?
   Two, namely - Thomas and Laura.