Camilla Matched The Red Carpet In Wales
Camilla Matched The Red Carpet In Wales
From royal weddings and black tie events to international tours of the Commonwealth, Camilla carries out a number of official duties—and she has to look the part of the wife of the future King of England. Unlike the Queen—and her step-daughter-in-law Kate—the Duchess of Cornwall usually steers clear of bright colors, favoring neutrals, pastels, and navy—with the occasional pop of bright blue. But when it comes to hats, she's not afraid to make a bold statement.
Here, her top looks.
October 14, 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall matched the decor, wearing a red long-sleeved dress and hat in Wales. She accompanied Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth to the opening of the Senedd (the Welsh Parliament), where they were greeted by a 21-gun salute.
July 20, 2021
Camilla looked ready for summer vacation on a recent trip to the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall. Spot the toucans on her tropical printed dress!
July 7, 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall picked a black and white floral dress with three-quarter length sleeves on a trip to Wales.
June 15, 2021
It was all stripes for Camilla at the Royal Ascot. She even matched her mask.
June 10, 2021
She chose a silky floral dress and nude pumps for a night at the Royal Ballet.
May 11, 2021
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, opted for an all white look for the opening of Parliament.
March 30, 2021
Camilla wore a collared green and white dress and gold statement earrings while visiting frontline workers at a pharmacy in Sussex.
March 24, 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall stunned in a flowy light blue dress with gold detailing and a cream lace shawl for a reception on the first day of a trip to Athens in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greek independence. She chose a matching shimmery gold clutch and a metallic gold face mask for the occasion, which was hosted by the President of Greece.
March 9, 2021
Camilla looked stylish in a navy and white collared dress and black boots during an outing to meet with officials involved in England’s vaccine rollout. She paired the look with a black quilted leather Chanel handbag, one of her frequently featured accessories.
December 7, 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall sported a blue coat with floral-embroidered cuffs, black boots, and a black fur-trimmed hat while attending a celebration of Salisbury Cathedral’s 800th anniversary.
November 11, 2020
Camilla paired an all-black look with pearl strands and a structured black hat for a commemoration of the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. She adorned the look with a symbolic poppy brooch and a matching poppy-print face mask.
November 4, 2020
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wore an emerald and black fur-trimmed coat and black leather gloves while attending the 92nd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. She topped off the look with a black hat embellished with a feather.
October 28, 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a powder blue suit, knee high boots, and dragonfly pins to visit the headquarters of the Bank of England in London. She paired the look with a floral protective mask.
October 27, 2020
Camilla met a very good boy while visiting the charity, Medical Detection Dogs, which trains dogs to detect human diseases. For the occasion, the Duchess wore a navy blue skirt suit and floral mask.
October 26, 2020
Wearing a classically British, outdoorsy look, the Duchess of Cornwall embraced a beautiful fall day at the National Arboretum in Tetbury, England.
October 21, 2020
During a day of outings in London, Camilla wore a sophisticated black and white look, accented with a funky leopard-print mask.
October 8, 2020
Few garments are quite as characteristically British as the classic Burberry trench. Camilla embraced this preppy look by pairing it with a powder blue dress and matching mask.
September 30, 2020
During the Duchess and Prince Charles's visit to Northern Ireland, Camilla met with staff, supporters and service users at the Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid organization. For this day of appearances, the Duchess chose a teal coat, patterned scarf, and black boots.
September 7, 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall went for an all-green look while visiting the Army troops at Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. The Duchess previously wore this coat-dress during her February trip to Leicestershire.
July 28, 2020
For her first inside engagement since the coronavirus hit the UK, Camilla paired a blue dress with a turtle-shaped brooch and a Liberty print mask.
February 11, 2020
For a rare joint engagement with Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, Camilla wore a hunter green coat with black, block-heeled boots, and a black furry hat. The group visited a rehabilitation center for members of the armed forces in Leicestershire.
February 6, 2020
Camilla visited Maggie's Centre, an organization she supports which provides emotional support for people affected by cancer. For this meeting, Camilla chose a blue skirt suit, paired with black gloves, a colorful brooch, and black, suede boots.
February 5, 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall visited Barnardo's Child And Sexual Abuse Exploitation Services in London. For the chilly day, she sported a blue coat, a patterned scarf, black boots, and pearl earrings.
January 29, 2020
Camilla chose a soft gray-blue skirt suit for a visit to a community center.
January 22, 2020
For a visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Camilla wore an A-line, checkered coat with a blue brooch and black boots.
January 14, 2020
Camilla wore this adorable gray coat with plaid detailing to the University of Aberdeen. There, she presented an honorary degree to her sister-in-law, the Princess Royal.
December 12, 2019
Looking very festive in a red dress and black capelet, the Duchess hosted her annual children's Christmas party at Clarence House. The holiday lunch invites children who are seriously ill to enjoy activities including tree decorating and meeting reindeer.
December 11, 2019
Camilla dressed up at Buckingham Palace for an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps. She chose an ivory gown and her famed Greville tiara.
July 16, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall attended the 50th Anniversary of His Royal Highness’ Chairmanship of the Duchy of Cornwall Prince’s Council, wearing a black and white polka dot dress, a crisp white blazer and kitten heels.
July 16, 2019
During her visit to Cornwall, Camilla and Prince Charles went to the Festival of Food and Crafts. She dressed in a sky blue floral midi dress, paired with an elegant string of pearls and beige heels.
June 18, 2019
For the first day of the 2019 Royal Ascot, Camilla opted for a soft pink ensemble. The jacket was embroidered with white florals and accented with one of her go-to jewelry pieces, the pearl and rose topaz choker. A matching blush hat with a floral accent completed the style.
June 3, 2019
For the banquet in honor of Trump's state visit to the U.K., the Duchess of Cornwall chose a cream embroidered evening gown by Bruce Oldfield. She paired the dress with the diamond boucheron tiara, a pearl and rose topaz choker, diamond earrings, and the Royal Victorian Order, and the Royal family Order.
June 3, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall greets Melania Trump at Buckingham Palace for an official welcome. Both women are wearing shades of white and hats for the occasion.
May 22, 2019
During a trip to Northern Ireland, the Duchess adorned a bright blue suit with a shamrock pin. She also carried a small brown clutch for her visit to the Belfast Welcome Organisation, which provides support to people affected by homelessness.
May 20, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall looked lovely in a white gown during a dinner to celebrate U.K./Ireland relations in Dublin.
April 9, 2019
Camilla wore a green coat dress for her trip to Northern Ireland with Prince Charles. The royal topped off the look with black boots and gloves, pearl drop earrings, a choker necklace of black pearls, and an emerald and diamond shamrock brooch.
April 7, 2019
Camilla arrived at the 2019 Olivier Awards re-wearing the sparkly navy gown, diamond statement necklace, and diamond earrings that she originally wore to Prince Charles's 70th birthday party.
March 28, 2019
For a celebration at Pedro's Castle in Grand Cayman, the Duchess of Cornwall wore mint green wide leg pants and caftan with a white chiffon overlay.
March 26, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a blue shift dress, that featured white piping and geometric embroidery on the front, for a visit to the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso in Havana.
March 26, 2019
The Duchess wore a mint shift dress, nude heels, pearl jewelry, and carried a white cloth parasol as she and Prince Charles pose in John Lennon Square in Cuba.
March 25, 2019
For the couple's official welcome from Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canal and his wife, Camilla wore a white caftan and wide legged pants with metallic wedges and a gold clutch.
March 24, 2019
For the royal couple's historic visit to Cuba, Camilla arrived wearing a ruffled brown and white printed dress. She complimented her look with a straw bag, nude heels, and a long-stranded pearl necklace.
March 23, 2019
Upon arriving in Grenada, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall took a stroll along a beach in St. George. Camilla wore a cream colored caftan with white embroidery, white wide leg pants, and sunglasses.
March 21, 2019
While visiting St. Kitts and Nevis on a royal tour of the Caribbean, Camilla wore a tiffany blue, embroidered caftan with white pants, turquoise drop earrings, and gold ballet flats.
March 19, 2019
On the first night of Camilla and Charles's Caribbean tour, the Duchess paired a white sheer caftan with appliqué detailing, white wide-legged dress pants, and a wicker clutch for a dinner at Prime Minister's residence in Barbados.
March 13, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall attended 'Ladies Day' at the Cheltenham Races wearing a structured white coat with intricate embellishments over a polka dot dress. She topped off the look with chocolate brown boots, gloves, and bag, a tan fur-trimmed hat, and pearl drop earrings.
March 11, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall wore rich royal purple velvet and a matching hued hat with feather plumes to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
February 21, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a royal blue suit that she accessorized with two broaches and pearl drop earrings for a visit to one of her royal patronages, the Barnardo's charity.
February 20, 2019
Camilla arrived to a Medical Detection Dog center in Milton Keynes wearing a dark green coat polka dot dress, and toting a hunter green DeMellier handbag– a favorite designer among the royals.
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February 13, 2019
Camilla wore an embroidered black coat, pearl earrings, a pearl choker, and diamond broach to attend the launch of the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
February 12, 2019
The Duchess posed in front of a mural in Liverpool wearing a royal blue coat and black knee high boots.
February 6, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a raspberry velvet coat dress and large stone drop earrings to a reception to launch the "Glorious Grandparents" initiative in London.
February 6, 2019
Camilla and Prince visited the Supreme Court for its 10th anniversary. The duchess wore a houndstooth coat that she paired with a paisley scarf and black leather gloves.
January 31, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a dark blue velvet gown with embroidered detailing to a dinner for the English and Welsh wine industry at Vintners Hall.
January 24, 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at her royal patronage, the National Literacy Trust, wearing a magenta coat over a paisley print dress with black boots and a black handbag. Camilla accessorized the look with a pearl choker, pearl drop earrings, and a brooch.
January 23, 2019
Camilla accessorized her dark green dress suit with a brooch and printed scarf for her visit to the Jewish Care's Brenner Center in Stepney, East London.
December 14, 2018
Prince Charles and Camilla released their 2018 Christmas card, which seems to have been taken after Prince Louis's christening as the duchess wore the same white dress, pearl necklace, and beige heels.
December 12, 2018
Camilla wore a pink coat dress with red velvet details and black boots as she posed with a donkey and mini Shetland pony at an animal welfare charity event at the Guard's Chapel.
December 5, 2018
Camilla wore a silk hemmed blue suit to visit ICAP for their 26th annual Charity Day. The Duchess paired the look with a pearl and sapphire necklace, drop earrings, and a brown clutch.
November 23, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall looked smart in a tweed coat, brown boots, and a fur lined hat to attend the Prince's Countryside Fund Racing Weekend at Ascot Racecourse. The duchess finished the look with a beige polka dot scarf, brown gloves, and a camel colored bag.
November 22, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore a striped navy and white dress and pearl necklace for a reception at Buckingham Palace for winners of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition.
November 21, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall recycled a black velvet dress from earlier this month to attend the Julien Macdonald, on the left, Fashion Show for the National Osteoporosis Society.
November 14, 2018
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall paired a navy dress with black embroidery with a pearl and sapphire necklace and drop earrings for an Age UK Tea at Spencer House in honor of Prince Charles's 70th birthday.
November 14, 2018
Clarence House released a new photo of Prince Charles and Camilla at the prince's 70th birthday celebration, which was held at Buckingham Palace. The Duchess of Cornwall is wearing a navy gown by Bruce Oldfield.
November 11, 2018
Camilla attends the Centenary of the Armistice Service at Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Cornwall paired her matching purple coat and hat with a black clutch for the service.
November 11, 2018
Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall observes the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph, where the royal family paid respect to the servicemen on the 100th anniversary of World War I. For the somber occasion, Camilla wore a wide brimmed black hat, a pearl choker and earrings, and a black coat with three poppy pins.
November 6, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall stunned in an embroidered blush gown as she arrives at a State Banquet at Jubilee House in Ghana. Camilla completed the look with a gold clutch and an earring and necklace set by one of her favorite jewelers, Van Cleef & Arpels.
November 1, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore an embroidered teal tunic and white palazzo pants for her visit to the Stade House in Banju, Gambia. The Duchess of Cornwall paired the outfit with statement earrings from the Alhambra collection of Van Cleef & Arpels.
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October 23, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore a sleek black coat dress embellished with white floral detailing and a matching hat while greeting the King and Queen of the Netherlands during their visit to the UK.
October 17, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles recycled a look from earlier this year while attending the launch of the Fortnum & Mason Christmas & Other Winter Feasts cookbook which was written by her son, Tom Parker Bowles.
September 5, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a sleek navy blue and white color-blocked dress while visiting the Maiden yacht in London with Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and Prince Charles.
July 24, 2018
While visiting the Isle of Wight and taking a stroll on Queen Victoria's private beach, the Duchess of Cornwall wore a cream colored ruffled dress with a timeless pearl necklace and a neutral clutch.
July 16, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a blue-and-white floral dress with a pearl necklace and tan heels while attending the Fowey Festival Celebration during day one of their visit to Devon and Cornwall.
July 12, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall stepped out in a dark green ensemble paired with a classic pearl necklace and a sleek black bag while visiting soldiers at the New Normandy Barracks in England.
July 9, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a cream embroidered dress for the third time while attending Prince Louis's christening. She paired it with a tan sun hat and her go-to necklace and heels.
July 3, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a simple blue patterned dress, which she accessorized with a gray pearl necklace, pearl earrings, and brown Ray-Ban sunglasses while on a royal visit with Prince Charles in Wales.
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June 27, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a purple patterned skirt and matching top while speaking at The Royal Society of Literature's "40 Under 40" fellow induction at The British Library.
June 22, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles stepped out in another repeated outfit while on a royal visit to Salisbury with her husband, Prince Charles.
June 19, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles chose a pleated cream-colored dress and matching floral hat to the opening day of Royal Ascot.
June 18, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall stepped out in a white dress and white jacket embroidered with black floral detail while attending the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle.
June 9, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore a powder blue Bruce Oldfield ensemble which she paired with a celebratory hat designed by Philip Treacy to Trooping the Colour 2018.
June 7, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a printed ivory dress, a light pink coat, and carried a gray purse while attending the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, England.
June 5, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore a periwinkle coat dress and white feathered hat to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party.
May 22, 2018
Camilla Parker Bowles wore a mint green ensemble and simple white hat to celebrate Prince Charles's various patronages for his 70th birthday in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace.
May 19, 2018
Camilla stepped out in an ice pink silk coat dress by Anna Valentine and a stunning feathered Philip Treacy hat at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
May 15, 2018
Camilla wore this foggy gray and cream hat, bow brooch, and cream colored coat with pearl edging to an event for the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association in London, England.
May 9, 2018
At a dinner with the President of Greece in Athens, Camilla donned this butter yellow dress with a floral overlay and sheer sleeves.
April 21, 2018
To celebrate the Queen's 92nd birthday, Camilla chose this deep fuchsia dress with a tiered ruffled skirt and ruffled sleeve details.
November 3, 2017
Camilla wore this long, embroidered pink gown and diamond earrings for a gala dinner with the Prime Minister of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
October 16, 2017
Camilla brought a luxe touch to the Woman Of The Year Awards Lunch in London, England with this navy velvet polkadot dress.
May 9, 2017
During a visit to Northern Irelands, Camilla donned this pale teal dress and metallic floral jacket for a Music & Words for a Spring Evening at Hillsborough Castle.
April 3, 2017
In Florence, Italy Camilla posed in Palazzo Pitti wearing this dropwaist buttercream dress with two-toned pumps for an event for the Italian Wool Industry.
March 18, 2015
On a visit to the U.S., Camilla posed with Prince Charles in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC wearing this geometric patterned charcoal and black coat.
November 19, 2014
Camilla hosted a reception for participants in an essay competition at Buckingham Palace wearing this understated cream dress with black hosiery and her three-strand pearl necklace.
October 31, 2014
As part of the Royal Tour of Columbia and Mexico, Camilla sported this light blue long-sleeved day dress in Cartagena, Colombia
February 6, 2014
For a day event in London, Camilla wore a paisley-print knee-length with black tights.
November 15, 2013
Camilla wore a rick lace and chiffon gown in light blue along with a tiara for a welcome dinner for her and Prince Charles in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
April 30, 2013
The inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands was naturally a very special occasion, with called for an appropriately regal outfit for Camilla in pale robin's egg blue with a feathered fascinator and sash.
May 26, 2012
Camilla had butterflies (on her dress, that is) for this springy wedding in Chipping Norton.
July 30, 2011
Not one to shy away from statement-making hats, Camilla wore this feathered topped with a sage green coat dress for Zara Phillips wedding to Mike Tindall in Edinburgh, Scotland.
April 29, 2011
At Prince William and Duchess Kate's wedding reception at Buckingham Palace Camilla sported a long periwinkle gown with cobalt beading.
June 9, 2010
On a day out in London, Camilla looked breezy in this flowing white coatdress with floral embroidery and matching white trousers.
March 7, 2008
In St. Lucia, as part of Charles and Camilla's Royal Tour of the Caribbean, Camilla donned this brilliant purple combo with a flowy, blousy top and a patterned skirt.
February 27, 2007
On a visit to Kuwait, Camilla attended a dinner with Prince Charles wearing this embroidered and beaded royal blue coatdress with matching trousers and sapphire earrings.
September 18, 2005
For the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Camilla wore an elaborate feathered hat in navy with a matching coatdress.
April 9, 2005
With Prince Charles on their wedding day. The couple were legally married in a small civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall (presumably to avoid controversy over the heir to the throne marrying a divorcee in a religious ceremony) followed by a marriage blessing at St. George's Chapel and reception inside Windsor Castle.
September 2003
Camilla attended a gala for Prince Charles's charity, The Prince's Trust, at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London wearing this metallic lace sheath dress with cream dress coat.
July 11, 2002
For a summer fete at Somerset House in London, Camilla wore a long, shoulder-sweeping cream dress with pops of turquoise.
July 4, 2001
Camilla donned this summery look for a seasonal party in Chelsea, London. The knee-length cream lace dress featured cap sleeves, which Camilla added extra sophistication to with a three-strand pearl necklace.
June 2001
For a cancer benefit hosted by hosted by Vogue and Jaguar, Camilla wore a metallic green floral gown with hints of pink and a serpentine diamond necklace.
June 2000
At the gala dinner for The Prince's Trust, a charity founded by Prince Charles, Camilla chose a floorlength pink satin gown with long sheer sleeves and delicate beading.
May 1999
For the wedding of Samantha Shaw & David Keswick in London, Camilla donned a pink sheath dress with matching dress coat with fringed cuffs.
October 1995
Back when Camilla and Charles were still dating, the couple attended a party together at the Ritz in London. For the occasion, Camilla chose a black off-the-shoulder dress with a subtle polkadot pattern pleated skirt as well as a three strand pearl choker—a style that would become a jewelry signature for her.
June 1992
Camilla sported a '90s-appropriate skirt suit with broad shoulder pads in gray to the Queen's Cup polo match at Windsor in 1992.
From royal weddings to tiara-worthy galas, Camilla Parker Bowles' sense of style never fails to impress. Here's a collection of the Duchess of Cornwall's greatest fashion moments.