According to the book “Diana,” it was love at first sight for Camilla Parker Bowles and King Charles, who became known for snogging in public. At the Cirencester Polo Ball of 1980, folks noted that the twosome couldn’t stop locking lips. “They were kissing passionately as they danced—on and on they went, kissing each other, French-kissing, dance after dance,” recalled Charles’ ex-girlfriend, Jane Ward. But once Bowles became part of the royal family, the couple had to go a little less heavy on the tongues.
There are a number of rules regarding royals’ public displays of affection. As People points out, PDA is allowed in some instances, but grand gestures of affection are generally discouraged, particularly during official royal engagements. “When in a professional role, practice professional behavior… If you ever are engaging in PDA that may make someone uncomfortable, it’s best to take it to private quarters,” royal etiquette expert Myka Meier explained. Despite these subtle protocols, Bowles and Charles haven’t been able to stave off smooching in public.
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In 2017, Charles planted a kiss on Bowles on a visit to Singapore, per E!. The couple had been separated for several hours, having traveled on different aircrafts, and Charles clearly couldn’t wait to see his wife; indeed, these lips don’t lie. They had previously been snapped kissing during an event in 2001, where a visibly smitten Charles swooped in to embrace his lady love before snogging her for all to see.
