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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall's marriage to her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, came as an "enormous relief" to the Royal Family, commentators have claimed. Prince Charles' early relationship with his now wife had sparked panic as she was not considered suitable to become queen. After reportedly encouraging Andrew and Camilla to be together, the Queen even attended the marriage ceremony in 1973, according to Channel 5 documentary, 'Camilla: Making of a Mistress'.