Camilla, the Queen Consort appeared in high spirits as she today unveiled a plaque at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham – which she was initially set to visit last month, before coming down with Covid.
The royal, 75, looked delighted as she peeled off a golden sheet to uncover the decoration – celebrating the school’s centenary – during her visit.
She donned an all-navy ensemble for the occasion, sticking on theme with an ornate ballerina brooch on her chic felt coat.
The wife of King Charles III was effortlessly elegant for the event, styling her platinum blonde tresses in a windswept look and sporting minimal make-up.
She finished the layered monochrome look off with fashionable black boots.
Camilla, the Queen Consort appeared in high spirits as she today unveiled a plaque at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham
The royal visitor was also treated to a stunning performance from the pupils, later posing for a snap with the troupe on stage as she received a bouquet of flowers.
One of the dancers featured was Nigerian Anthony Madu, who won a scholarship after a video of him dancing in Lagos as an 11-year-old in 2020 went viral.
Camilla has been patron of the institution since 2006 and this marks her fifth visit to the Birmingham Royal Ballet associate school.
The royal met with current students, staff and alumni. She was pictured smiling along while chatting with the school’s Vice President Carlos Acosta.
Elmhurst is one of the UK’s first vocational dance schools, initially founded in Camberley, Surrey in 1923.
Nineteen years ago, it moved bases to Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The school boasts several notable alumni as well as world-class facilities, including a 220-seat theatre, seven dance studios and a wellbeing centre.
Camilla was meant to attend the centenary in February, but had tested positive for COVID-19 after suffering from cold symptoms.
She donned an all-navy ensemble for the occasion, sticking on theme with an ornate ballerina brooch on her chic felt coat
The royal met with current students, staff and alumni. She was pictured smiling along while chatting with the school’s Vice President Carlos Acosta
The royal, 75, looked delighted as she peeled off a golden sheet to uncover the decoration – celebrating the school’s centenary – during her visit
The Queen Consort enjoyed performances from the ballet school’s esteemed dancers during her visit
She saw students show off their dancing talents as she attended to celebrate the school’s centenary
One of the dancers featured was Nigerian Anthony Madu, who won a scholarship after a video of him dancing in Lagos as an 11-year-old in 2020 went viral
After her visit to the ballet school, Camilla journeyed to Southwater One library in Telford, dropping in to thank staff and representatives from local outreach and voluntary groups for their contributions.
Excited well-wishers greeted the Queen Consort – who is known for her love of literature – with Union Jack flags, excitedly forming crowds ahead of her engagement.
Inside, she was pictured unveiling her second plaque of the day as she smilingly spoke with other attendees.
It comes as the Queen Consort yesterday joined King Charles as he entertained Commonwealth leaders during his first Commonwealth Day reception at Buckingham Palace.
He was also accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence at the event at the Palace – a change from its normal venue of Marlborough House.
Camilla smiled as she spoke with students during her visit to Elmhurst Ballet School, which was initially set to take place last month
Camilla has been patron of the institution since 2006 and this marks her fifth visit to the Birmingham Royal Ballet associate school
The royal visitor was also treated to a stunning performance from the pupils, later posing for a snap with the troupe on stage as she received a bouquet of flowers
Camilla posed with the dancers on stage after being treated to incredible performances from pupils
The royal looked delighted to be chatting up a storm with dancers at the school during her visit today
Camilla met with the school’s incredible pupils after witnessing their performances at today’s engagement
The Queen Consort shook hands with ballet dancers at the school, donning a matching ballerina brooch
Camilla grinned, looking deep in conversation as she enjoyed chatting with pupils after their performance
Camilla was snapped speaking with students of all ages during her visit to Elmhurst in Birmingham today
The family entered from their private apartments into The White Drawing Room where the King was greeted by the Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland, and the Prime Minister of Samoa, Her Excellency Fiame Naomi Mata Afa.
Her country will be hosting next year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
After greeting them warmly – followed by the Prince of Wales who chatted animatedly to the Duchess of Edinburgh as they waited – His Majesty went into the Music Room to sign the Commonwealth Charter, a single document outlining the 16 core values of the ‘family of nations’, which its leaders have committed to upholding.
It was signed by Queen Elizabeth II on Commonwealth Day a decade ago, in 2013.
In front of him was the 18 carat Commonwealth Mace studded with rubies and displaying each member’s flag which was created for Queen Elizabeth as her ‘legacy of peace’.
After her visit to the ballet school earlier today, Camilla journeyed to Southwater One library in Telford
The Queen Consort dropped in to thank staff and representatives from local outreach and voluntary groups for their contributions
Excited well-wishers greeted the royal with Union Jack flags, excitedly forming crowds ahead of her engagement
Camilla smiled as excited children formed crowds to greet the Queen Consort on her visit to the library
She held onto a bouquet of flowers, stopping to chat with the delighted well-wishers in Telford today
Camilla, known for love of literature, arrived at the library to excited cheers from delighted crowds
Camilla was greeted with cheerful children holding onto Union Jack flags as they gathered for her today
King Charles III’s wife appeared touched by her very cheerful and excited reception in Telford earlier today
Inside, she was pictured unveiling her second plaque of the day as she smilingly spoke with other attendees
Camilla looked intrigued as she appeared to be shown around the library during her visit earlier today
The Queen Consort took in the spacious library, which she visited on her second engagement of the day
The royal, whose fondness for literature is well documented, dropped in for a visit at the library today
Camilla met Luke Pearce, Joanne Smith and her son Rhys – ambassadors of Parents Opening Doors (PODS), during the visit to the Southwater One
The Queen Consort waved from the car as she enjoyed a visit to the library in Telford earlier today
In the Picture Gallery High Commissioners, Foreign Affairs Ministers and other representatives gathered, drinking champagne and eating canapés as the Royal Family moved through the crowds.
The King stopped to speak to a group of Samoan performers while Prince William spoke at length to Baroness Benjamin.
She said afterwards: ‘The Commonwealth will always be here. Because of the millions of people across the world who are all connected to the Commonwealth, it will never die.
‘I was thrilled to see hundreds of children there at the Abbey today because they are growing up knowing what the Commonwealth means.
‘It was great to hear the King speak because it was really important the children hear the monarch’s voice so that his message today was for them.
‘Understanding about togetherness, about diversity… he keep using that word lots….connecting, understanding each other. That’s what the Commonwealth does.
‘Brings people together, gives you a better understanding of who you are and respecting your differences. You embrace your differences, which is brilliant.
When I received my Order of Merit I sat next to the King and we both agreed childhood lasts a lifetime and the more you nurture young people, the more engage with young people, the longer the feeling of togetherness lasts. You can’t wait until you are grown up.’