Queen Camilla's first love Kevin Burke dies aged 77
Queen Camilla arrives at Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon, Wales
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Queen Camilla’s first love Kevin Burke has died at the age of 77.
The 76-year-old royal, who tied the knot with King Charles in 2005, was reportedly besotted with Burke during her younger years.
Camilla was adored by several male admirers from high society, later marrying Andrew Parker-Bowles in 1973.
Burke died earlier this month and his funeral is reportedly being held in September.
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, leave St George's Chapel, Windsor
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The 77-year-old’s family have asked for donations to be made to the British Heart Foundation.
Queen Camilla met Burke when she was known as Milla Shand.
She had been attending soirees and parties as a debutante after her coming out party in Knightsbridge in 1965.
The son of Sir Aubrey Burke, who was deputy chairman of Hawker Siddeley, was aged 19 at the time.
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Camilla, aged 17, was reportedly the life and soul of the party.
Despite the short-lived romance, Burke spoke positively about Camilla following their relationship.
He shared tales of their revelling in Jessica Jayne’s biography The Duchess of Cornwall: Camilla’s Story and Secrets.
Burke said: "Every night we had two or three cocktail parties to go to and a dance and a couple of dances to choose from at weekends in the country.
Queen Camilla
PA"It was the best fun, and I had the best and most fun partner you could possibly wish for.
"Camilla was immensely popular and although she wasn't a beauty, she was attractive and sexy."
The popular teenage heartthrob left Burke after around a year.
He added: "I remained with Camilla all that year.
King Charles (right) and Queen Camilla (left)
PA"I suppose we were in love and then she ditched me. Why? Well, the short answer is that she was having a ball in London."
Bachelor Burke settled down at the age of 42 after becoming a chartered accountant.
The Daily Mail revealed Burke’s first marriage to advertising executive Peta Baker lasted 14 years and ended in 2001.
He later married former head-hunter Luisa Fairey and became a father for the first time at the age of 58.