Queen Camilla stepped out in style on Tuesday, showcasing both elegance and warmth as she carried out multiple royal engagements across Cornwall.
The 78-year-old royal demonstrated her long-standing commitment to charitable work, meeting with staff, volunteers, and local communities at a variety of events.
Celebrating 25 Years of ShelterBox
Camilla began her day at the headquarters of ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity marking its 25th anniversary in Truro.
As Patron of the organization, she toured the facilities, chatting with long-serving volunteers and staff about the charity’s global impact.
The Queen, dressed in a chic polka-dot gown with a white collar and beige kitten heels, appeared in high spirits as she learned firsthand how ShelterBox has provided emergency shelter and aid to more than 2 million people in over 100 countries since 2000.
Her connection with the charity dates back to a 2006 visit to Pakistan, where she witnessed its lifesaving work.
She became President in 2007 and took on the role of Patron in May 2021, demonstrating her long-term dedication to supporting communities in crisis.
Highlighting Local Projects in Cornwall
After her visit to ShelterBox, Camilla continued her engagements in Cornwall by focusing on local community projects backed by the Cornwall Community Foundation, where she has served as Patron since 2005.
Traveling to Newquay, she was warmly greeted by crowds of local residents.
At Wave House Church, a key community hub, she met volunteers and beneficiaries, including participants in the Turnaround Project, which provides housing and mentorship to vulnerable young people.
Camilla also engaged with representatives from initiatives like the Newquay Foodbank and Clothes Horse, which help families in need.
The Foundation’s work is aimed at fostering resilient communities and addressing challenges such as inequality, climate change, and housing shortages.
Touring Cornwall Air Ambulance’s New Operations Unit
Camilla’s third stop of the day took her to the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, where she officially opened the new Operations Unit and named the charity’s G-C.N.L.I. helicopter.
She has been Patron of the Air Ambulance since 2009.
Accompanied by CEO Tim Bunting, the Queen toured the Newman Wing, observed a lifesaving demonstration in a new training room, and enjoyed a performance of the HELi2 Appeal shanty song, “Sing it Home”, which had charted in the Official UK Top 20.
A Return to York Racecourse and the Juddmonte International
Earlier in the week, Camilla attended the York Racecourse, where she mingled with racegoers, charity representatives, and officials including the Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire and the Lord Mayor of York.
She unveiled a plaque celebrating the Juddmonte International being named the “World’s Best Race” for 2024.
It was during this visit that she spoke candidly about a wasp problem at Sandringham, describing the infestation at King Charles’ Norfolk estate as “terrible” and confirming pest control efforts were underway.
Visitors to the estate have been warned about the high wasp activity in the area.
A Royal Day of Engagement and Dedication
From disaster relief to community support and air ambulance services, Queen Camilla’s day highlighted her unwavering commitment to charities both at home and abroad.
Across every engagement, she balanced elegance with approachability, offering a reminder of the ongoing impact of royal patronage in communities across the UK and beyond.
