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“As someone living with Multiple Sclerosis, I have the unquestionable right to decide when and how to share such sensitive details,” Jarman said in a statement shared by People in December 2025 – the same month Charles finalized his divorce with Karen. “Pursuing the claim was a necessary and principled step to protect that right, as well as my career and livelihood. The matter has now been resolved after the other party chose to settle the claim, and I regard that outcome as a clear vindication of my decision to take action.”
The case was settled after Karen “accepted an offer to bring the litigation to an end ‘without admission of unlawful conduct,’” People reported.
Despite the headlines, Charles and Jarman – 18 years his junior – continued to appear professionally together while gradually making their relationship more public.
‘Brings out the best in me’
Long before wedding photos surfaced from Arizona, Charles and the Norwegian archaeologist first connected through their work.
Charles, an author and historian who has written several books, was asked to review Jarman’s 2021 nonfiction bestseller “River Kings,” which explored Viking history and archaeology.
From there, the two stayed connected through archaeological projects and later became co-hosts of the podcast, The Rabbit Hole Detectives before confirming their relationship had turned romantic in the fall of 2024.
“Cat is completely different to anyone I have been with before,” Charles told the Daily Mail in November 2024. “With her I don’t pretend to be anything I am not. She knows exactly who I am – and who I am not. She brings out the best in me.”
Far from the royal spotlight
Unlike many ceremonies tied to Britain’s most famous families, Charles and Jarman’s wedding was intentionally low-key. See photos here!
The couple chose Arizona rather than England for the ceremony, keeping details limited and avoiding much of the media attention that has often followed Charles’ personal life over the years.
For their nuptials, Jarman carried a bouquet of white roses and wore a pale blue sleeveless Grecian-inspired gown, while Charles opted for a dark suit paired with an open-collar light blue shirt for the intimate ceremony.
“We both feel so incredibly lucky to have progressed from being colleagues, to friendship, to deep love and connection,” the couple said in a joint statement shared with People. “Each stage of our relationship has been underpinned by laughter and we share a passion for life.”
Later, Jarman made a personal announcement on social media where she shared a gallery of photos from her wedding day.
“15 May 2026 – the happiest day ever,” the new bride captioned the Facebook post. “’A circle that can’t be broken,’ Love you endlessly.”
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