The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall got all glammed up and full of festive cheer as they made a joint visit to the new headquarters of children’s charity Bardnardo’s.
The Queen appears to have taken the Duchess of Cornwall under her wing, showing the ropes as Prince Charles prepares to become King.
Camilla is to officially become “Princess Consort” when the Prince of Wales takes the throne, but her recent accompaniment of Queen Elizabeth on several public engagements has been dubbed “Queen training”.
We take a look at the two royals’ friendship.
Watching a military parade together in April 2006.
Camilla was of course a guest at the Queen’s 80th birthday dinner in 2006.
At the Windsor horse show in 2011.
Hitching a ride to Buckingham Palace.
A girls’ day out with Princess Eugenie at royal Ascot 2012.
Camilla accompanies the Queen to a Christmas service at Sandringham in 2009.
A rare show of public affection between royals earlier this year.
At the order of the garter service in June.
Riding together at Royal Ascot this year.
Looking chummy at the races with Prince Charles.
But these ladies don’t always ride in such style.
Camilla and the Queen looked like any other pair of girlfriends gossiping away.
The Queen and Duchess of Cornwall visited the new charity headquarters together.
The pair seemed to enjoy their joint engagement.
