Queen Camilla made an appearance at the star-studded A King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening and wore an unexpected ensemble.
She chose a vibrant purple lace dress by her go-to designer, Fiona Clare, but added a cape – and it was by Dior.
© Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall
The cape, worthy of an appearance on BBC’s The Traitors Traitors, came in a beautiful deep magenta hue and cascaded down her back, covering her arms. The dress, which was on full display once Camilla removed her cape upon stepping inside, featured a V-shaped neckline and an A-line skirt.
© Getty ImagesQueen Camilla put a regal twist on a Traitors cloak
As per her usual style, the Queen added a pair of slip-on shoes by Eliot Zed with a capped toe and low heel. She also wore a diamond necklace and a pair of statement earrings.
A stylist weighs in
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla removed her cape to take her seat inside the Royal Albert Hall
“This magenta cape is perhaps a little unexpected for the season, but given the British weather, it’s a perfect layer over this bold, colourful ensemble. The tone works beautifully with the Fiona Clare dress underneath, with the rich, vibrant shades ensuring the Queen stands out in a very considered way,” fashion stylist and colour expert Leanne Jones tells us.
“It’s also not the first time we’ve seen her in this silhouette – she previously wore a full-length navy Dior cape at the Palace of Versailles. It’s clearly a style she returns to, and one that suits her regal, confident presence.”
© Chris JacksonThe King and Queen were joined by President Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron
The royal’s Dior gown from her outing during the royal State Visit to France in 2023 was supremely elegant, styled with a midnight blue clutch and the breathtaking King George VI Sapphire Necklace and matching sapphire earrings and bracelet.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla also owns an array of Dior handbags
Leanne rightfully points out: “From her collection of Dior bags to statement pieces like this, it’s clear Camilla continues the Royal Family’s longstanding affinity with the French fashion house.”
A major switch-up
© PA Images via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla during a medal presentation on day two of the Badminton Horse Trials 2026
Queen Camilla is somewhat of a creature of habit with her array of Fiona Clare dresses. However, the royal switched it up entirely during The Badminton Horse Trials on 8 May, meeting members of the Ebony Horse Club in a pair of cigarette trousers.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla swapped her regal dresses for a pair of trousers
They were styled, rather unexpectedly, with a pair of plain black trainers, as well as a crisp white shirt and a single-breasted blazer.