Queen Camilla makes glamorous appearance at York races without King Charles
The queen wore a blue coat and a floral dress
Queen Camilla has attended the Ebor festival at York Racecourse today, without the company of her husband King Charles.
The queen wore a long blue coat, a floral-patterned dress, and a hat as she stepped out in public.
Queen Camilla visits York racecourse
Her Majesty, 78, looked elegant as she attended the second day of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse, of which she is patron.
The queen wore a long, greyish blue Anne Valentine coat, a Fiona Clare white and floral dress. She paired her dress and coat combination with nude heeled pumps and a Fedora-style hat decorated with a bow.
It comes after she and King Charles officially took up their summer residence at Balmoral castle in Scotland.
She was recently spotted in the nearby village of Ballater, alongside her daughter, Laura Lopes and her granddaughter, Eliza.
Today, August 21, Camilla was said to be all smiles as she made her entrance.
The queen is attending to present the trophy to the winning owner of the Yorkshire Oaks, the feature race of the Ladies Day programme.
Queen Camilla steps out without King Charles
Her Majesty was greeted by Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Chris Legard, earlier today.
She was also welcomed by the Chairman of York Race Committee, Mrs Bridget Guerin and the Chief Executive of York Racecourse, Mr William Derby.
Other dignitaries also respectfully greeted the queen.
Ahead of the programme, the queen took the salute from the RAF Falcons display team, who flew over the course.
The queen also met with representatives from local charities supported by the track, as well as members of the Yorkshire racing community and the York Racecourse team.
Queen Camilla’s patronage at York racecourse
This time last year, Camilla opened the new Bustardthorpe End Development.
The development offers a canopy to shelter racegoers, reflecting the ongoing investment being made at the track.
The queen also unveiled a plaque today, to mark the Juddmonte International race 2024 winning the World’s Best Race of 2024.
Queen Camilla looked very stylish during her outing, according to reports. She accessorised her pastel-toned look with her three-strand pearl necklace and coordinated earrings.
The queen’s fitting accessory
She also complimented her ensemble further with her Minoru brooch pinned to her coat, which is made up of sapphires and rubies and spells out the name Minoru in a horseshoe shape.
Camilla became patron of York racecourse last year.
York racecourse can be dated back to 1731 when the first recorded meeting took place.
It is now known for a string of famous races, like the Ebor, Dante or Gimcrack Stakes, the Yorkshire Oaks and the Juddmonte International race.
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