who is Tom Parker Bowles, the princes half-brother?

unknown to the general public, Thomas and Laura Parker Bowles are Camilla’s children, future queen consort, born of her union with her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles. Now 47, Tom, real name Thomas Henry Charles Parker Bowles, has a special bond with Prince Charles, the heir to the throne. And for good reason, in addition to a first name in common, he is also the godfather of the latter. Camilla Parker Bowles was not yet married to the son of Elizabeth II when Thomas came into the world, which is why she wanted him to be linked in a unique way to the one she always loved. Since the union of her mother and Prince Charles in 2005, Tom is therefore now an integral part of the British royal family.. However, he works in an environment far removed from his mother’s universe. The latter has made his passion for cooking his job!

Tom Parker Bowles, a colorful professional life!

Indeed, Thomas Parker Bowles is known today as food critic and cookbook author. Camilla’s son has published no less than four books on his magical recipeswhat to be awarded the Guild of Food Writers award in 2010. The notoriety of the eldest of the Parker Bowles family particularly increased during his participation in cooking shows such as The F Word presented by Gordon Ramsay or even Market Kitchen which he co-hosted on Good Food Channel. His talents and relevant criticisms have enabled him to to be chosen as a juror in two renowned culinary competitions : The Hot Plate and Family Food Fight. He is also a regular on the show. MasterChef on BBC.

On the private side, it seems that Thomas Parker Bowles was less lucky. In 2005, the same year as his father, he married journalist Sara Buys, with whom he had two children. Unfortunately, thirteen years later, the couple is floundering and separates. Tom finds love again in the arms of Alice Procope, but his companion of two years succumbed to cancer at the age of 42.