I’m not an expert on the rules of the Church of England. I know that it does not recognize divorce and as the head of the Church of England, the King or Queen is supposed to represent and be bound by these rules. While and Camilla could not be married in the church, the church did give it’s blessing in a separate ceremony. In 1936, Charles’s great-uncle, Edward, married an American divorcee and had to abdicate the throne, eventually living out his years in France. I guess times have changed, which brings me to my next point. The church also does not allow gay marriage. In the church’s eyes, what is the difference between a divorced couple getting married and a gay couple getting married? I guess as the head of the Church, the royal family can change the rules. Maybe if the King or Queen were gay, would be allowed.

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