Queen Camilla looked effortlessly elegant as she arrived for a slew of royal engagements on Tuesday.
The Queen paid a visit to the headquarters of ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity, to meet with staff and volunteers as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary, in Truro, Cornwall.
Camilla, 78, who is Patron of the charity, appeared in high spirits as she toured the facilities and heard firsthand accounts of the charity’s global impact.
The royal oozed sophistication in a polka dot gown, which featured a chic white collar, and she completed the look with beige kitten heels.
During her visit, the Queen spoke with long-serving volunteers and staff members, applauding their tireless work in some of the world’s most devastated regions.
During an official visit to Pakistan in 2006, Camilla was introduced to the charity’s work and impressed by its mission, to provide emergency shelter to families affected by disasters, she became a committed supporter.
Her Majesty later became President of the charity in 2007 and Patron in May 2021.
ShelterBox, based in Cornwall, has delivered emergency shelter and aid to more than 2 million people in over 100 countries since its founding in 2000.
Queen Camilla looked effortlessly elegant as she arrived for a slew of royal engagements In Cornwall on Tuesday
Camilla continued her engagements in Cornwall by visiting local projects supported by the Cornwall Community Foundation, of which she has been Patron since 2005.
The royal travelled to Newquay, where she met members of the public who lined the streets to meet warmly greet her.
Next, Camilla visited Wave House Church, a cornerstone of the community that has received over £117,000 in grants from the Cornwall Community Foundation over the past 20 years.
At the church, The Queen met with volunteers and local residents who have benefited from the charity’s efforts, including participants in the Turnaround Project, an initiative offering housing and mentorship to help vulnerable and at-risk young people return to work and build brighter futures.
Camilla also spoke with representatives from other organisations supported by the Foundation, including the Newquay Foodbank and Clothes Horse, which provides essential clothing for families in need.
The charity aims to foster thriving communities and prevent hardship by rising to the challenges of growing inequality, climate change and the lack of affordable housing.
It comes after Camilla, who is a patron of the York Racecourse attended the event, which ran from August 20-23, on the Thursday and Saturday.
Upon her arrival on Thursday, Camilla was met by Chris Legard, Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Bridget Guerin, the Chairman of the York Race Committee, and William Derby, the Chief Executive of York Racecourse.
Queen Camilla is given a tour by the Chief Executive Officer of ShelterBox, Sanj Srikanthan
The Queen paid a visit to the headquarters of ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity, to meet with staff and volunteers as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary
Camilla, 78, who is Patron of the charity, appeared in high spirits as she toured the facilities and heard firsthand accounts of the charity’s global impact
Camilla unveils a plaque alongside Chief Executive Officer of ShelterBox, Sanj Srikanthan (left), to commemorate her visit to the headquarters
Camilla commemorated 25 years since the charity launched with a plaque
The royal oozed sophistication in a polka dot gown, which featured a chic white collar, and she completed the look with beige kitten heels
Queen Camilla is given a tour by the Chief Executive Officer of ShelterBox, Sanj Srikanthan (left), during a visit to the headquarters of the charity
During her visit, the Queen spoke with long-serving volunteers and staff members, applauding their tireless work in some of the world’s most devastated regions
She was pictured smiling as she greeted the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Martin Rowley BEM, and took the salute from the RAF Falcons display team at the start of the racing programme.
Throughout the day, Camilla chatted to fellow racegoers and met representatives of local charities supported by York Racecourse.
She also unveiled a plaque at the racecourse in celebration of the Juddmonte International race being named by the Longines World Racing Awards as the ‘World’s Best Race’ of 2024.
It was during her attendance at the Yorkshire event on Thursday that she opened up about a wasp issue plaguing Sandringham.
She reportedly said that Charles’ Norfolk estate has an infestation of wasps – and it has been a ‘terrible’ nuisance.
In response, signs have been put up, warning visitors of the area’s high wasp activity.
In addition, pest control experts have been called in, in an effort to deal with the high volume of wasps.
Camilla’s conversation did not mark the first time the wasp issue has been raised publicly.
On August 18, a warning to visitors of the King’s royal residence in Norfolk was issued, to advise those visiting Sandringham of the wasps.
A sign, which was attached to a set of bins, read: ‘Please be aware that wasp activity is currently high in this area. Thank you.’
