The Queen was accompanied by two of the King’s relations as she was visitor of honour at a navy awards dinner on Thursday night.
Camilla, 76, who regarded elegant in a blue patterned velvet robe, attended The Rifles biennial ceremony on the Guildhall within the Metropolis of London.
The Queen, who’s Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, was joined by the late Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester and his spouse, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, who’re the unit’s Royal Colonels.
Talking concerning the intervening interval since she attended the occasion in 2021, the Queen advised the assembled officers and Riflemen: “The final two years have showcased The Rifles magnificently.
“From the acquainted challenges we, as a regiment, so readily succeed at, by means of to the uncommon obligation of gliding down the marching gears on the coronation with such panache.”
She added: “A lot has occurred since we final gathered right here on the Guildhall – from a full-scale invasion, the biggest seen in Europe for the reason that Second World Battle, by means of to the primary coronation in 70 years.
“I be aware with satisfaction that Riflemen have boldly remained within the vanguard, doubling in direction of every of those challenges.”
Camilla has private hyperlinks to The Rifles although her late father Main Bruce Shand, who she stated would have needed her to “commend your family members, who make your work potential and maintain the house fires burning”.
© AlamyTwo Battalions of The Rifles type a part of the celebrated seventh Infantry Brigade, in any other case referred to as the Desert Rats, with whom Main Shand served.
The Queen referenced the historic coronation which happened on 6 Might, saying: “I need to say, to see 4,000 troopers, sailors, and airmen on parade was fairly extraordinary, with the three cheers within the backyard of Buckingham Palace fairly unforgettable.
“My thanks goes out to 1 Rifles and the Band and Bugles of The Rifles for representing the Regiment with such satisfaction and distinction – the dashing inexperienced tunics have been a welcome distinction to all of the redcoats, lace and frills.”
© AlamyIn the meantime, the King started his two-day go to to Dubai on Thursday, forward of his opening tackle at Cop28 on Friday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales additionally stepped out for the Royal Selection Efficiency at London’s Royal Albert Corridor on Thursday. They have been joined by Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
The royals’ outings come simply two days after the publication of Omid Scobie’s new ebook Endgame, by which he makes various claims concerning the royal household.
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