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Supermodel Marie Helvin's Royal Love Life Revealed
2 Dec
Summary
- Marie Helvin dated Camilla Parker-Bowles' brother, Mark Shand.
- Helvin revealed personal details post-breast cancer surgery.
- She spent holidays with Camilla's family before royal ascent.
Former supermodel Marie Helvin, renowned for her 1970s Vogue covers, has opened up about her past relationship with Mark Shand, the late brother of Queen Camilla. Helvin and Shand were together for four years, during which she became close with the royal family, celebrating holidays with them.
Helvin, 73, described Shand as a wonderful man but felt the timing was wrong for marriage after her divorce from photographer David Bailey. She fondly recalled spending Christmases with Camilla and her family, highlighting their kindness and welcoming nature. She also amusingly recounted a Christmas anecdote shared by Camilla's son, Tom.
The supermodel also discussed her life after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. She revealed a passionate encounter with an expedition leader a year after her operation, emphasizing her continued sense of sexuality. Helvin, who is now undergoing a five-year treatment plan for cancer, shared her resilience and reflections on her journey.
