Queen Camilla's Graceful Green at the Harvest Festival
ROYAL SCOOP: Camilla Steals the Show with Emerald Green Ensemble, King Charles Wins Hearts with Indigenous Leaders
It's been a busy week for the Royal Family, and we've got all the juicy details! Queen Camilla, 78, turned heads at Westminster Abbey as she represented the monarchy at the National Harvest Festival Service. But it wasn't just her stunning emerald green ensemble that caught our attention – it was also her beaming smile as she strolled alongside the Dean of Westminster and Lord Mayor Paul Dimoldenberg.
But before we dive into Camilla's fabulous outfit, let's talk about the real reason for the National Harvest Festival Service. This year's event focused on food self-sufficiency, food waste, and food poverty – all causes that are close to both Camilla and King Charles' hearts. The service was held in line with World Food Day, and attendees included representatives from local communities, food waste charities, and volunteer groups.
Now, let's get back to Camilla's fashion choice. Her deep emerald green hat, adorned with a velour accessory, was paired perfectly with a long-sleeved dress in the same shade. The modest plunge neck and square silver broach pinned on her left side added a touch of elegance to her overall look. And let's not forget about Ollie Plunket, Camilla's first equerry, who looked dashing in his uniform for The Rifles – a regiment that Camilla has been colonel-in-chief of since 2020.
But what really got our attention was Charles' visit to the Australian High Commission. It marked the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Handback of Uluru National Park to its Traditional Owners, and the King watched a traditional dance and song performance by Aboriginal Australians. He also met nine Aboriginal representatives and owners of the national park.
Charles gifted a decorative plate created by Scottish slipware potters Fitch & McAndrew to the Anangu community, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recorded a video message addressed to the King, thanking him for taking this opportunity to meet with the traditional owners ahead of what is a deeply significant anniversary'.
But Charles' visit wasn't the only exciting news from the Royal Family. Earlier in the week, Camilla welcomed Peter Rabbit to Clarence House to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the BookTrust charity – the UK's largest children's reading charity, of which Her Majesty is patron.
Camilla beamed alongside Peter Rabbit, who was wearing a BookTrust sash along with his famous blue waistcoat for the A-list literary reception. She also greeted friends and supporters of BookTrust, including the President of the organisation, Sir Michael Morpurgo; Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, and authors Dame Floella Benjamin, Richard Osman, Sir Philip Pullman, Dame Julia Donaldson, and Malorie Blackman.
Introduced to the large-than-life animal, Camilla enthusiastically shook his hand and happily posed for pictures with the famous rabbit from Beatrix Potter's story books. It was a fitting tribute to the charity that has provided a book from the series for every child in the UK before their first birthday through their programme Bookstart Baby.
But what really caught our attention was Camilla's fashion choice for the event. She donned a long-sleeved navy blue embroidered dress with sheer tights and black pointed kitten heels, paired with chic pearl drop earrings and her blue Van Cleef & Arpels clover bracelet.
As an avid reader, the Queen has a strong interest in highlighting the importance of literacy. She became Patron of BookTrust in 2011, succeeding the late Duke of Edinburgh. Alongside their book-gifting programmes, BookTrust works across the UK with partners from libraries and schools to local authorities and community hubs to provide advice and resources designed to encourage reading.
The Royal couple's diaries are filled with engagements following their summer break, during which they spent August and September in Balmoral Castle in Scotland. And speaking of engagements, Charles' visit to Australia House marked a significant milestone – the 40th anniversary of the Handback of Uluru National Park to its Traditional Owners.
The King watched a traditional dance and song performance by Aboriginal Australians, and met nine Aboriginal representatives and owners of the national park. He also gifted a decorative plate created by Scottish slipware potters Fitch & McAndrew to the Anangu community.
Meanwhile, Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, revealed that his stepfather feels so strongly about avoiding food waste that nothing is ever thrown away at their home in Clarence House. "If anything is leftover from the dinner, that will be made into something else or appear the next day," he said.
The National Harvest Festival Service marked a significant occasion for the Royal Family – and Camilla's outfit was the perfect reflection of the event's focus on food self-sufficiency, food waste, and food poverty. Her emerald green ensemble stole the show, and we can't wait to see what other stylish outfits she has in store for us.
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