Queen Camilla was spotted wearing a long-forgotten piece of clothing belonging to King Charles as she attended the Biennial RIFLES Awards Dinner.
The biennial event took place at London’s Guildhall and Her Majesty was at the event in her capacity as the regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief.
Entering the event, she was spotted wearing a Yahya Couture robe that was given to Charles 27 years ago.
The robe was given to the King during his 1998 visit to Saudi Arabia.
Queen Camilla showed up in a 27 year old gown owned by King Charles
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The embroidered robe, known as a Daqlah, came in its traditional cut, as it opens at the front and extends to floor-length, with detailed silver threadwork creating a pattern across the front.
The Dalqah, with its midnight blue colour, created a strong contrast to the red velvet gown from Fiona Clare.
Ms Clare has become one of the Queen’s go-to designers for her evening wear.
Stylist Angela Kyte called the look a “standout example of how heritage pieces can be reinterpreted through a modern, fashion-forward lens.
“The deep red velvet gown already carries a rich, wintery opulence, but it’s the Daqlah that transforms the outfit into something truly meaningful.
“This traditional Saudi robe, gifted to the then Prince of Wales in 1998, brings with it layers of cultural exchange and personal history.”
Queen Camilla wore a red velvet gown from Fiona Clare to the event
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She gave a speech to the assembly, emphasising the importance of confronting tyrannical forces, calling the Ukrainian conflict as “devastating and brutal”.
"Only recently we marked the 80th anniversaries of both victory in Europe and victory over Japan," she told the assembly.
"Let us hope, as our antecedents did then, that our resolve to stand up to tyranny in this same region can again find a resolution to another devastating and brutal war.”
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During her address, the Queen expressed gratitude to Major Ollie Plunket, her equerry, who has completed three years of service.
"I would like to say a huge thank you to Major Ollie Plunket, who has been my staunch equerry for the past three years," she said, praising his exceptional performance in the role.
Major Rob Treasure from The Rifles will take over as the Queen's next equerry.
Queen Camilla made her feelings clear on the conflict in Ukraine during her speech
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The Thursday evening event saw attendance from several senior royals serving as the regiment's Royal Colonels, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
The Queen assumed her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles in July 2020, taking over from the late Duke of Edinburgh.
Her appointment carries personal significance through her father, Major Bruce Shand, who passed away in 2006 at 89 years old.
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