On your marks! Queen Camilla is effortlessly chic in statement faux fur hat as she watches races at Ascot

Queen Camilla staved off the cold weather in an extravagant faux fur lined hat as she attended the races at Ascot this morning. The Queen, 77, was typically chic in an off-white, tailored coat as she headed solo to Ascot Racecourse for the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday. Arriving at the racecourse, near to Windsor in Berkshire, Camilla was greeted by Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty's Representative and Chairman for Ascot Racecourse, and Felicity Barnard.

The trio stopped to chat for a moment in the Parade Ring, before the Queen made her way to her private viewing area for the action-packed race day. The Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday offers competitors the chance at upwards of £400,000 of prize money. It is, according to Ascot Racecourse, where "the equine elite come to strut their stuff, flaunt their finesse and showcase their skills". Camilla dressed for the occasion in a stylish tailored coat. She paired this with her statement, light brown hat, which featured a faux fur trim.

She completed her chic ensemble with a pair of black suede knee-high boots, and wore leather-look gloves to keep herself warm. Queen Camilla staved off the cold weather in an extravagant faux fur lined hat as she attended the races at Ascot this morning. Camilla also opted for a pair of pearl drop earrings, and added a touch of glamour to her outfit with a glittering brooch on the collar of her coat. It's been a busy week for Queen Camilla, who on Tuesday joined King Charles in welcoming hundreds of military personnel to Buckingham Palace.

They were invited to separate receptions honouring their service and dedication. His Majesty, as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, hosted around 340 people and spoke to service members. Meanwhile, during the Queen's reception, Warrant Officer Danny Manifold from HMS Astute reflected on the strong ties between the Royal Navy and the Royal Family. He recalled Camilla's thoughtful gesture during a 2020 visit to the Scottish naval base.

'At the height of the Covid pandemic, she had presented caterers on board HMS Astute with tea and biscuits specifically, English Breakfast tea and shortbread for all 135 submariners. It went down very well with the crew,' Manifold said. The Queen, 77, was typically chic in an off-white, tailored coat as she headed solo to Ascot Racecourse for the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday. The Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday offers competitors the chance at upwards of £400,000 of prize money.

Arriving at the racecourse, near to Windsor in Berkshire, Camilla was greeted by Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty's Representative and Chairman for Ascot Racecourse, and Felicity Barnard. Camilla dressed for the occasion in a stylish tailored coat. She paired this with her statement, light brown hat, which featured a faux fur trim. 'She writes at least once a year to us. Everyone really knows that she's really involved.'.

She apologised then that she was unable to shake crew members' hands, due to the coronavirus pandemic - and thanked them 'from the bottom of my heart' for their service. Camilla worked her way around the room, chatting to various guests in an eye-catching emerald green frock and black suede boots. The King's event, which lasted more than an hour, saw him engaged in animated conversation with guests - and his 'eyes lit up' with the mention of James Bond author Ian Fleming.

The trio stopped to chat for a moment in the Parade Ring, before the Queen made her way to her private viewing area for the action-packed race day. She completed her chic ensemble with a pair of black suede knee-high boots, and wore leather-look gloves to keep herself warm. Camilla also opted for a pair of pearl drop earrings, and added a touch of glamour to her outfit with a glittering brooch on the collar of her coat.

Charles demonstrated a keen interest in the heritage during a recent engagement with service personnel, particularly in the history of the elite Number 30 Commando unit. The unit, originally proposed by James Bond creator Ian Fleming during World War II, remains an integral part of the UK Commando Force to this day. Lieutenant Colonel Chris Armstrong, a member of the unit, noted the King enthusiasm when discussing its origins.

'His eyes lit up a little bit when we talked about that connection,' Armstrong said, highlighting the monarch's appreciation for its storied past. Lieutenant Colonel Chris Armstrong, from the UK Commando Force, described his conversation with the King on Tuesday as 'really special'. 'It means a great deal to us... that we have moments to share like this with the King,' he said. It's been a busy week for Queen Camilla , who on Tuesday joined King Charles in welcoming hundreds of military personnel to Buckingham Palace.