Camilla turns heads in floor-length chiffon dress and $50,000 clover earrings
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attended an official event with Prince Charles during their trip to The Gambia.
They attended a state dinner and reception this week and met with President Adama Barrow and his wife before leaving for Ghana.
Read more on our Twitter account, @amomama_usa. Pictures of her outfit can be seen below.
The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, wore a white chiffon evening gown by designer Anna Valentine and completed the look with a pair of delicate diamond earrings.
The Duchess then joined a Commonwealth Big Lunch alongside the High Commissioner. The lunch aims to bring together communities from around the Commonwealth. #RoyalVisitTheGambia 🇬🇲 pic.twitter.com/JBPrJX4dJp
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 1, 2018
The earrings are from Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra and retail for approximately $50,000 on the jeweler's website.
Prince Charles looked dapper in a navy suit with a white shirt and pale blue tie and a red clover pinned to his lapel.
Duchess Camilla just floored us with this stunning chiffon gown and her most incredible diamond earrings 😍 #RoyalVisitTheGambia https://t.co/8mq1aPWtk6 pic.twitter.com/gxRrFqQML5
— HELLO! (@hellomag) November 2, 2018
Following the welcome ceremony, Charles and Camilla visited a medical research facility run by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Camilla married Prince Charles back in 2005, after a two-month engagement period. Charles proposed with a ring that he inherited from his grandmother, the Queen Mother.
Her Royal Highness presented a “Points of Light Award” to Omar Badjie in recognition of his voluntary service. These awards have been made by The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, to thank inspirational volunteers. #RoyalVisitTheGambia 🇬🇲 pic.twitter.com/xPoVTja9XJ
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 1, 2018
Camilla doesn't use the title Princess of Wales and is known as the Duchess of Cornwall, or the Duchess of Rothesay.
When Charles becomes King, Camilla won't take the title of Queen and will be known as the Princess Consort.
You won’t believe how much Camilla Duchess of Cornwall’s lavish earrings cost 💎💰https://t.co/wMvICmeeE8 pic.twitter.com/FZZb3zNUv3
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) May 11, 2018
A poll amongst British citizens confirmed that 67% of their readers don't want to see Camilla become Queen, and would prefer Prince William to take the throne.
It seems, however, that ruining Princess Diana's marriage have marked her for life as far as Britons are concerned. Only 19 percent of those surveyed believed she should be Queen.
Duchess Camilla just floored us with this stunning chiffon gown and her most incredible diamond earrings 😍 #RoyalVisitTheGambia https://t.co/8mq1aPWtk6 pic.twitter.com/gxRrFqQML5
— HELLO! (@hellomag) November 2, 2018
Camilla assists Prince Charles with his royal duties, especially since the transition of power between Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are tonight attending a State Dinner hosted by President Adama Barrow and Mrs Bah-Barrow. #RoyalVisitTheGambia 🇬🇲 pic.twitter.com/U9wIjOPizS
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 1, 2018
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