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The Royal Love Triangle: King Charles, Lady Dale Tryon, and Queen Camilla

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Affairs and secret relationships are no strangers to the world of British royalty. One such affair that captured public attention was that of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, now known as Queen Camilla. However, recent reports suggest that Lady Dale Tryon, a fashion designer with Australian roots, may have also been involved in the royal love triangle.

Charles and Camilla’s Relationship

Charles and Camilla’s relationship began before his marriage to Princess Diana in 1981. The couple married in a civil ceremony in 2005, but it was not without controversy.

Lady Dale Tryon

Lady Dale Tryon was a fashion designer with Australian roots who married Anthony Tryon, 3rd Baron Tryon, in 1973. However, her entrance into the royal social scene came later when she met Prince Charles during a school dance in Melbourne in 1996. Charles reportedly gave her the nickname “Kanga,” a nod to her Australian background. He once referred to her as “the only woman who ever really understood me.”

Alleged Relationship with Charles

According to a documentary called “Prince Charles’ Other Mistress,” Charles and Dale’s relationship developed while he was still involved with Camilla. Although the Tryons denied any affair, rumors persisted that Dale pursued Charles even when she was wheelchair-bound at a polo match in the mid-1990s.

Personal Tragedy

Lady Dale’s life was marred by personal tragedy. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1993, which led to addiction problems. She entered rehab in 1996 to treat her addiction to painkillers, vodka, and champagne. She fell from a window while in treatment, which left her paralyzed and in a wheelchair for 18 months. In November 1997, she passed away from septicemia, just two months after Princess Diana’s death.

In the complex narrative of royal relationships, the tale of King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Lady Dale Tryon adds another layer to the British monarchy’s storied history. Despite the public’s fascination with their love triangle, Lady Dale’s personal tragedy serves as a reminder of the human toll of such affairs.

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