Before she wed King Charles, Queen Camilla was first married to Andrew Parker Bowles, with the pair welcoming two children, Tom Parker-Bowles and Laura Lopes. Tom is perhaps the better known and has established himself as an acclaimed food writer and critic and has appeared on shows such as Masterchef in the past.
In contrast, his younger sister Laura keeps a far lower profile. So, what do we know about the 46-year-old? HELLO! takes a closer look…
Who is Laura Lopes?
Laura Rose Parker Bowles was born on New Year's Day in 1978, the second child of Camilla and her then-husband Andrew Parker Bowles.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock PhotoLaura and her brother Tom had a privileged childhood, growing up at Bolehyde Manor and later Middlewick House, both in Wiltshire.
As a pupil, Laura attended St Mary's Shaftesbury, a Catholic girls' boarding school, and Heywood Preparatory School. She then enrolled at Oxford Brookes University where she studied History of Art – just like Princess Kate – and Marketing.
Laura's parents
© Anwar HusseinAs mentioned, Laura is the youngest child of Queen Camilla and Andrew Parker Bowles. Andrew was educated at the Benedictine Ampleforth College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and following his graduation, he joined the Royal Horse Guards.
Following the end of their marriage, Laura's mother, Camilla, would go on to wed King Charles.
Her husband Harry
Laura married Calvin Klein model-turned-chartered accountant Harry Lopes in Wiltshire in 2006 in front of friends and family including Prince William, Prince Harry, and her mother, Camilla.
© Anwar HusseinThe bride looked a vision in her Anna Valentine dress - the very same designer worn by Camilla when she married the then-Prince Charles in 2005.
Harry, meanwhile, has his own impressive ancestry. He is the grandson of Massey Lopes, 2nd Baron Roborough, and in line to one day inherit Gnaton Hall in Devon and Skelpick Estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Their children
Laura and Harry share three children together, daughter Eliza, 15, and twin sons, Gus and Louis, 14.
© Mark Stewart/Pool/ShutterstockRoyal watchers will be aware that Eliza was given the honour of being a bridesmaid at Prince William and Princess Kate's wedding in 2011. She was seen being picked up by her step-grandfather, then-Prince Charles, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to see the huge crowds.
© Christopher FurlongWhen it came to the coronation, Gus and Louis appeared alongside their grandmother on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in their roles as Pages of Honour. Poor Gus had to put on a brave face for the coronation, with the youngster breaking his arm in a "bike accident" just days before the big day.
Laura's career
© David M. BenettArt has been a life-long passion for Laura. After managing the Space Gallery in London, she co-founded Eleven, a fine art gallery in Belgravia in 2005.
