Anne Robinson is in a ‘SECRET relationship with Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles and they have been dating for a year’
According to reports, Anne Robinson has been in a secret relationship with Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles for a year.
The former Countdown presenter, 79, who has the TV nickname 'The Queen of Mean', is said to have found love with the twice-married retired army brigadier general, 83, after being introduced by a mutual friend.
Their relationship is said to be an 'open secret' within high society, with Andrew a regular at Anne's dinner parties at her 17th century home in the Cotswolds.
Insiders say one of their first dates was a dinner party attended by ex-Prime Minister David Cameron, where Andrew was able to 'prank' the presenter, who is known for her sharp tongue.
When asked about their romance by The sunAnne, who has also been married twice, hit back: “It's none of your business.”
According to reports, Anne Robinson has been in a secret relationship with Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles for a year
The former Countdown presenter, who has the TV nickname 'The Queen of Mean', is said to have found love with the twice-married retired army brigadier, 83
Andrew divorced Camilla in 1995 after 22 years of marriage, but remains close friends – despite a complicated history involving infidelity on both sides (pictured in 2020)
A source told the publication: 'They have sensibly avoided being photographed together as they both wanted to keep this quiet for as long as possible.
'Annie proudly tells everyone she's the daughter of a market trader chicken seller and she's as far from a toff as you can get – honestly it beats any storyline The Crown can think of.
'Annie and Andrew get along great; she often makes him laugh, and he is one of the few people who can get away with making fun of her. She likes to joke that she is “new money”; despite the fact that she went to boarding school, her father got a double scoop and she holidayed at The Carlton in Cannes for part of the summer, when she wasn't working behind her mother's stall.'
Both Anne and Andrew have been married twice.
Anne married the journalist Charles Wilson in 1968. In 1970, the couple had a daughter, Emma Wilson, who became a British radio disc jockey.
The presenter married journalist John Penrose in 1980, but they split in 2007 and announced their plans to divorce, citing 'irreconcilable differences'.
Andrew, meanwhile, divorced Camilla in 1995 after 22 years of marriage, but remains close friends – despite a complicated history involving infidelity on both sides.
Camilla was Charles's famous mistress during her marriage to Andrew, with the latter described by friends as 'very naughty towards women'.
They have two children: food writer Tom, 48, and Laura Lopes, 45, an artist.
He first met Camilla in the late 1960s and they dated for several years before marrying in 1973.
According to Andrew's cousin John Bowes Lyon, the couple was pressured into the union when both their fathers published an engagement announcement for them in The Times.
Camilla is pictured here talking to Anne at the 2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction
Anne Robinson married journalist John Penrose in 1980. On September 30, 2007, the couple announced their intention to divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Both Anne and Andrew have been married twice. Anne married journalist Charles Wilson in 1968. In 1970, the couple had a daughter, Emma Wilson, who became a British radio disc jockey.
Anne previously revealed in 2017 how she quit just an hour after getting the dating app Tinder
Andrew and Camilla divorced in 1995, saying in a statement that “during our marriage we have always tended to follow quite different interests, but in recent years we have led completely separate lives.”
The following year he married his long-term mistress Rosemary Pitman. They were together until Rosemary died of cancer in 2010 at the age of 69.
At the time of her death, it was reported that Camilla was 'deeply saddened' by the news.
Andrew was a guest at Charles and Camilla's wedding in April 2005 and attended their blessing service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Anne previously revealed in 2017 how she quit just an hour after getting the dating app Tinder.
The former Weakest Link host complained that potential matches on the app offered “slim choices” and added that she didn't want to date a “bald guy with a moustache.”
She discussed her short-lived stint on Tinder The sun: 'I don't want to date someone who is bald and has a mustache.
Charles attended the wedding of Andrew and Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, in 2005
Andrew and Camilla are pictured at their daughter Laura's wedding rehearsal in 2006
Andrew married his long-term mistress Rosemary Pitman in 1996. They were together until Rosemary died of cancer in 2010 at the age of 69 (photo 2000).
Parker Bowles, a dashing figure as a young man, played polo on the same team as Prince Charles. Here he (right) stands with the prince during a royal visit to Kenya in 1971
Anne is best known as the presenter of The Weakest Link, which she presented from 2000 to 2017
'It's just little showers there! I would call Tinder 'desperate'. I have a certain pair of glasses, they're my red glasses and I can put them in.
'I promise you. You need red glasses to draw.”
Anne explained that she would settle for nothing less than a CEO of the company.
The former Points Of View frontwoman also revealed that as an older woman she is in favor of a healthy appetite for sex.
The sun reported at the time that she told them she hoped women her age are having sex – and made her bedroom antics known to 'keep me young'.
'I don't have a partner at the moment, I've had two husbands and they're lovely. I am a committee of one,” she added.
Anne was first introduced to the world of online dating when she created a Tinder profile in the BBC documentary Britain's Relationship Secrets on Monday evening.
She quickly dismissed anyone holding an alcoholic drink in their profile picture, as Anne has had a well-documented struggle with alcohol and is now a teetotaler.
About one profile she said: 'This is Gary, a freelance actor, I don't think this would make much of an income.'
However, she was happy to look for a gentleman who works in the financial world: “Quick, I want to go back to the sixty-year-old who has a job in banking.”
She added, “I just want a Tinder that's CEOs and above.”
Anne is best known as the presenter of The Weakest Link, which she presented from 2000 to 2017.
The presenter hosted Countdown for 13 months, but quit in July last year amid rumors of backstage drama.
It was claimed the Countdown cast were 'relieved' that Anne was leaving following reports of a row with Rachel Riley – who Anne reportedly found 'too loud' – and Susie Dent.
The presenter, who worked on a freelance basis, admitted that despite being offered a pay rise, she did not want to be on Channel 4's payroll so decided to give up her role as host.
Speaking to The Sun, she admitted: 'I come from a long line of alcoholic Irish bandits, so suggesting I go to PAYE is a bit like asking Philip Green or Richard Branson to join the company payroll.
'I was not interested in an offer on that basis. Even if that included financial parity. However, I will be missing out on Channel 4 meal vouchers, which is a real shame.”