How Camilla Initially Didn’t Take Princess Diana’s Accident Seriously But Later Became Terrified

Camilla Parker Bowles didn’t take Princess Diana’s car accident very seriously at first. But she eventually became terrified after learning what really transpired.

While speaking with Daily Mail, royal expert Penny Junor revealed that Camilla initially thought that Princess Diana just suffered a broken arm because this was the same information that was given to Prince Charles.

But at 3:45 in the morning of Aug. 31, Prince Charles told Camilla that Princess Diana passed away on the operating table. The Duchess of Cornwall was reportedly as shocked as her then-boyfriend, and she also felt terrified.

Prince Charles and Camilla spent the entire night talking to each other on the phone. And during the course of their conversation, the heir to the throne said that he’s certain he would be blamed for his ex-wife’s accident. And he was indeed correct.

Princess Diana’s fans blamed Prince Charles for breaking the heart of the People’s Princess. Royal fans saw this as the main reason why Princess Diana started dating Dodi Al-Fayed. If Princess Diana and Prince Charles didn’t get a divorce, the former wouldn’t have been in Paris with Al Fayed at that time.

The public also blamed Camilla for Princess Diana’s death. They were convinced that she was the sole reason for the royal couple’s split. Royal fans thought that if Camilla wasn’t in the picture, the Prince and Princess of Wales would’ve tried to make their marriage work no matter what.

Meanwhile, reporters flocked Camilla’s home shortly after Princess Diana’s death was announced. Julia Cleverdon, Prince Charles’ former staff said that what the reporters did must have been appalling for the mom of two. But Camilla stayed humble, decent, and courageous during that time.

Cleverdon also said that the future King was in agony following his ex-wife’s death. But Prince Charles couldn’t also be more grateful for how Camilla proved that she was willing to go through the difficult times with him.