Before King Charles married Diana or rekindled his romance with Camilla, he was linked to several women. His early years were marked by relationships with various high-profile figures, including aristocrats, socialites, and celebrities. Most of them were, of course, never confirmed, but the whispers were loud.
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Among them was actress Susan George, best known for her role in Straw Dogs, and the millionaire who could’ve been the Queen.
Beyond Susan George, Charles was also linked to several other notable women, including Lucia Santa Cruz, Lady Jane Wellesley, and Lady Sarah Spencer—Diana’s older sister. He also had a well-documented admiration for American singer Barbra Streisand, who once joked that if things had gone differently, she 'could have been the first Jewish princess'.
Susan often made headlines not only for her film career but also for her connections with influential personalities including Charles. Now, with the news that she is set to release an autobiography, curiosity has been reignited. Could she finally reveal details about her connection to the monarch?
Susan George’s upcoming autobiography
The actress recently confirmed at an event in Soho that she is working on a book and said:
I am writing my book. It should be out by the end of this year.
Reportedly, she’s working on her autobiography I Can Do Better. The book has already generated a lot of buzz given her rumoured links to the British monarch.
While she has focused on revisiting her extensive career in film and her life with late husband Simon MacCorkindale, speculation remains on whether she will finally address her connection with King Charles. She added:
I have been looking at my diaries and when I look back, I cannot believe how many films I made in one year. I made four once in one year back-to-back. I was so lucky.
According to The Express, there are 'fears' that Susan may reveal intimate details about her past, particularly regarding her association with the King.
When did Susan George and King Charles allegedly date?
Reports suggest that Susan George and King Charles shared a close relationship in the 1970s. While she publicly denied a romance, insiders claim the two enjoyed several intimate dinner dates. According to The Daily Mail, despite their close bond, Susan always referred to Charles as ‘Sir’—even in private moments.
In a rare admission, she reportedly described Charles as 'a good man, a special individual' when speaking to friends. However, she has never explicitly confirmed any romantic involvement. Given that Charles was encouraged by his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, to ‘sow his wild oats’ before settling down, he was linked to several women before his marriage to Diana in 1981. His romantic history even earned him the nickname ‘Charlie’s Angels’ in the press.
Susan George was reportedly one of the women he was closest to during this time, but their alleged relationship has remained shrouded in mystery for decades.
Who is Susan George? Everything we know about her and her life
Susan George rose to fame in the 1970s, starring in critically acclaimed films like Straw Dogs, Mandingo, and Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry. Over the years, she became a household name in British television and cinema. However, beyond acting, Susan had a passion for horses, like Queen Elizabeth II. She and her late husband, actor Simon MacCorkindale, founded Georgian Arabians, a prestigious stud farm in the UK.
Susan was married to MacCorkindale for 26 years until he tragically passed away in 2010 after a five-year-long battle with cancer. She told MailOnline in 2013:
For a long time we kept it secret. He was fighting the cancer and I was determined it would not be fatal, and so was he. We never discussed that it might go wrong. Perhaps I believed it couldn’t. So I never allowed myself one seed of doubt. Meanwhile, Simon looked his usual vital, gorgeous self.
Their marriage was filled with deep love, companionship, and a shared passion for their Arabian horse breeding business. Simon, an accomplished actor known for his roles in Death on the Nile and Casualty, supported Susan’s passion wholeheartedly, helping her develop their farm into a world-renowned stud farm. She shared:
They started off as my passion, and because Simon loved me so much and supported me in whatever I was doing, they became his passion too. They’ve kept me going through all this.
Following his death, she found solace in her horses, often crediting them for helping her cope with grief. She said:
My beautiful horses have saved my sanity. They’ve seen me through some very dark times, and whenever I feel down I wrap my arms around one of those sturdy necks and feel the power and strength seep into me.
She often speaks about Simon with great affection, describing him as her 'backbone' and 'hand through life'. She shared:
Simon and I were everything. He was my backbone, my hand through life. It’s a good thing we don’t know the future, because if we did no one would ever get out of bed. It would be too frightening.
She also dedicated herself to charitable work and even launched Lasting Life, a foundation in honour of her late husband to support cancer patients. According to her website, the charity’s mission ‘is to help and support those living with the cruel disease of cancer in any way possible to bring hope and a smile at a time of need.’
Other than Charles and her husband, she also had a romantic history with George Best, Jimmy Connors, Rod Stewart, and American singer Jack Jones, who was 12 years older than her and with whom she had a five-year relationship.
This article has been created with the help of AI.
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Sources used:
The Express: King Charles's ex 'planning autobiography' with fears she'll dish dirt on 'special person'
The Daily Mail: Even on dates and during intimate moments, actress Susan George still called King Charles 'Sir'
The Daily Mail: Speaking for the first time since her husband Simon MacCorkindale lost his battle with cancer
