It was a solo royal appearance for Queen Camilla this afternoon as she graced Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
With King Charles absent, Camilla held her own at the King George Racing Weekend, turning heads in a chic, off-white outfit that perfectly matched the event’s refined energy.
Dressed to Impress in Classic Camilla Fashion
At 78, Queen Camilla continues to prove that elegance has no age limit.
She arrived in a crisp, monochrome dress with a flattering tailored fit and long sleeves.
To complete her polished look, she topped it off with a wide-brimmed matching hat and carried a classic umbrella—just in case the British weather had any surprises in store.
Her signature blonde hair was styled in its usual soft, bouncy waves, and her makeup was kept simple and natural.
It was yet another example of her effortless approach to royal fashion.
A Whirlwind Week Before Summer Break
This outing comes just days after Queen Camilla joined King Charles at the Sandringham Flower Show—another beloved tradition on the royal calendar.
The pair spent the day touring garden exhibits, greeting the public, and taking in the lively atmosphere at the Norfolk royal estate.
That event marked the couple’s final big engagement together before they retreat for their summer holidays.
But even during their royal duties, Camilla managed to keep things light and fun, especially during one memorable interaction.
A Loyal Fan with a Painful Tribute
While at Sandringham, Camilla had a surprise moment with a longtime royal superfan, Phil Smith, 61, from Northampton.
Phil didn’t just come to wave—he had something to show the Queen. Quite literally.
He rolled up his shorts to reveal a fresh tattoo of the royal couple’s joint cypher inked on his upper thigh.
Camilla burst into laughter when Phil confessed how painful the inking had been, jokingly comparing notes with one of her own police protection officers who, she revealed, has a matching tattoo too!
A Tattoo Collection Fit for Royalty
Phil’s admiration for the royals isn’t new.
He’s been writing to Camilla since before she married Charles and says they’ve exchanged letters over the years.
He currently has four royal tattoos along the outer side of his left leg—including cyphers for Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Camilla, and now, a joint one for the royal couple.
According to Phil, the latest tattoo took about an hour and a half to complete—but felt much longer.
“This one bloody hurt,” he told Camilla, who found his honesty hilarious.
Camilla’s Lighthearted Reaction Wins Hearts
Not only did Camilla get a good laugh out of the tattoo story, but she also made sure her nearby security team joined in the fun.
“Look, it’s catching on!” she joked, tugging on the sleeve of the officer with the matching ink.
Phil was thrilled by her reaction, sharing after their meeting: “She’s got such a great sense of humour.
She remembered me and asked how long the new one took. We’ve just always clicked.”
A Queen Who Connects
What makes moments like this stand out is how relatable Camilla comes across.
Whether she’s dressed to the nines at Ascot or chatting with tattooed fans at a garden show, she shows warmth, wit, and a personal touch that continues to win people over.
As the royal couple prepares to wind down for the summer, Camilla’s solo appearance proves she’s more than capable of carrying the spotlight on her own—with a dash of charm and plenty of style.