Queen Camilla revealed that her sister wore a wedding dress by a designer with ties to Princess Diana during today's royal engagement.
The Queen spent Tuesday exploring Bath's vibrant arts scene, making a personal revelation during her tour of the Holburne Museum.
While viewing the Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print exhibition, Camilla disclosed a family connection to the celebrated designer.
"My sister had a wedding dress made by Zandra Rhodes," Camilla told curator Rosemary Harden as they walked through the display.
Queen Camilla's sister wore wedding dress with ties to Princess Diana in new admission
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Her sister Annabel Elliot was dressed by the same fashion icon who famously created outfits for Diana, Princess of Wales, during her early royal years.
Dame Zandra designed several outfits for Diana in the 1980s, most notably a custom pale rose pink chiffon evening gown with hand-sewn pearls and a pleated, off-the-shoulder neckline, worn to the 1986 banquet in Japan and again to a 1987 London City Ballet event.
Queen Camilla's museum visit formed part of a day dedicated to highlighting culture in the historic city, renowned for its Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen.
The exhibition showcases Dame Zandra's distinctive screen-printed creations from the 1960s through to the 1980s, presented on vintage Adel Rootstein mannequins.
Dame Zandra Rhodes, recognisable by her signature pink hair, has dressed numerous celebrities
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Dame Zandra, recognisable by her signature pink hair, dressed numerous celebrities, including pop star Freddie Mercury.
Among the garments on display is a striking 1972 green silk chiffon dress printed with lilies, once worn by Bianca Jagger.
Curator Rosemary Harden explained the designer's distinctive methodology: "Dame Zandra is a printer, so her thing is that the print leads the dress, so it's the yardage of the fabric which dictates the style of the dress."
She added: "She's a genius with colour and pattern, and that is unique; everyone else goes with cut."
Queen Camilla and Rosemary Harding (left) visited the recently completed Schroder Gallery at the Holburne Museum, featuring the colourful textiles of fashion designer Zandra Rhodes
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The Queen also toured an exhibition featuring the powerful photography of Sir Don McCullin during her museum visit.
The display holds particular significance for Camilla, as the renowned photographer was a close friend of her late brother.
Sir Don travelled extensively throughout his career, documenting scenes across the globe in his distinctive style.
Many of the memorable prints on show were captured during those journeys, offering visitors a window into the photographer's remarkable body of work.
Queen Camilla [right] and Annabel Elliot [left] have a close relationship | PAThe exhibition provided a poignant moment for the Queen, connecting her personal history with the cultural offerings of the Bath institution.
Beyond the museum, the Queen continued her cultural tour with a visit to Bath's Theatre Royal. There she met staff and volunteers while exploring a new community studio space.
Camilla unveiled a toy theatre, part of the venue's initiative to create an engaging environment for local families. Her final stop was Persephone Books, the independent publisher and bookshop established in 1999.
The shop specialises in reprinting overlooked literary works, predominantly fiction and non-fiction by women writers.
The Queen spent time chatting with founders Francesca and Nicola Beauman, browsing the literary offerings that have made the establishment a beloved fixture in Bath's cultural landscape.