Queen Camilla, 75, held a reception at Clarence House today to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the First Story charity.
First Story was founded in 2008 by writers William Fiennes and Katie Waldegrave to provide opportunities for under-represented young people to participate in enriching creative writing activities.
The Queen became Patron in 2011. Since their founding First Story has printed and distributed more than 550 anthologies of new writing by young people.
For this occasion, Queen Camilla wore a lovely Samantha Sung “Audrey” shirt dress, which costs a whopping £645.
The Queen first wore this dress in July 2021 for engagements in Devon and Cornwall.
The dress’s description says: “One of Samantha Sung’s Most Popular Signature Dresses, Classic ‘Audrey’.
“1950s Inspired Shirt Dress, Button All the Way Front: Feminine and Elegant and Comfortable, Right For Any Occasion.”
Queen Camilla paired her dress with £159 shoes from the brand Sole Bliss in beige suede.
The “Ingrid” shoes have the following description: “These fabulous, neutral-coloured heels are the best wide fit block heels for bunions.
“Featuring a roomy almond-shaped toe, Ingrid is one of the most versatile styles in the collection.
“Enjoy Sole Bliss’ iconic cushioning technology featured in every style, as well as generous space at the front of the shoe for bunions and wide feet.”
Queen Camilla accessorised with her gold plate pendant with a ruby stone centre.
Regarded as one of her most sentimental jewels, the pendant is often worn by the Queen as a sweet nod to her family.
The simplistic design not only features her birthstone in its core but it also has the initials of her children’s names.
Inscribed on the necklace are the initials of her grandchildren, Lola, Freddy, Eliza, Louis and Gus.
In addition, Queen Camilla wore her Van Cleef and Arpels charm bracelet which she rarely takes off.
The Queen could even be seen wearing a large pair of gold clip-on earrings, which are certainly clip-on jewels as Camilla’s ears remain unpierced.
