Did Princess Anne Have an Affair with Camilla Parker Bowles' First Husband?

What The Crown Season 3 Reveals

The third season of the Netflix series The Crown features a storyline that suggests Princess Anne had an affair with Andrew Parker Bowles, the first husband of Camilla Parker Bowles. However, the portrayal in the show is not entirely accurate.

The Real Story

Princess Anne did date Andrew Parker Bowles in the early 1970s, but there is no evidence to support the claim that they had an affair. The relationship ended in 1973, and Andrew Parker Bowles married Camilla Shand in 1973.

The Crown's depiction of an affair between Princess Anne and Andrew Parker Bowles has been criticized by some royal experts, who say it is not supported by credible sources.