Queen Camilla's style evolution in 45 photos — tweed, tartan and two-pieces

The British royal is also famed for her unique choices when it comes to millinery

Queen Consort Camilla wearing a black shift dress and pearl choker, arrives at a party in London in June 1996. Photo: UK Press

The queen consort in a green floral gown, arrives at the Vogue & Jaguar It's Fashion charity gala on June 11, 2001 in Buckinghamshire, England. Getty Images

The queen consort in a pink floral dress and coat, arrives at the Sandringham Flower Show in Norfolk on July 31, 2002. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a gold dress with a co-ordinated coat, arrives at the Globe Theatre for The Prince's Trust Shakespeare Gala Performance Evening in London on September 1, 2003. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a black dress and velvet coat, at the UK film premiere of Merchant Of Venice in London on November 29, 2004. Getty Images

The queen consort after marrying Prince Charles, wears an Anna Valentine set for her civil ceremony at The Guildhall, Windsor on April 9, 2005. Getty Images

The queen consort, in Anna Valentine, and Prince Charles leave the Service of Prayer and Dedication after their marriage at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005. Getty Images

The queen consort, wearing a light-blue set, visits a mosque in Cairo on the second day of a 12-day royal tour visiting Egypt, Saudia Arabia and India in 2006. Getty Images

The queen consort, wearing a blue printed dress, and King Charles after a Falklands War flypast on June 17, 2007 in London. Getty Images

The queen consort dances with Craig Revel Horwood during a visit to St Clement Danes School in London on October 20, 2009. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a teal gown, arrives at the Royal World Premiere of Alice In Wonderland on February 25, 2010, in London. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a cream silk chiffon dress with a matching coat and a wide-brimmed straw hat by Philip Treacy, with King Charles at the wedding of Prince William and wife Katherine at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. Getty Images

The queen consort attends the London 2012 Olympics Equestrian Eventing at Greenwich Park wearing a blue animal print dress on July 6, 2011. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a brown dress, cardigan and scarf, during a visit to Borough Market in London on February 13, 2013. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a silvery blue sequinned top and trousers, with Queen Rania of Jordan arrive for a private dinner in Amman, Jordan on March 11, 2013. Getty Images

The queen consort and King Charles are met at Jeddah Airport by the Governor of Makkah Prince Khalid al Faisal on March 16, 2013. Getty Images

The queen consort, dressed in a black and red lace gown, attends a Gala Concert and Reception to mark the 125th Anniversary of ICAN at St James's Palace on January 21, 2014 in London. Getty Images

The queen consort wearing a tweed coat and black boots for an official visit to the new Wine Research Centre at Plumpton College on March 26, 2014. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a navy dress and coat, walks with Sabina Coyne during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle on April 8, 2014. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a purple tartan jacket and skirt, attends an official visit to The London Book Fair at Earls Court on April 9, 2014. Getty Images

The queen consort in a tweed coat and fur hat at the Cheltenham racecourse on March 11, 2015. Getty Images

The queen consort wearing a black and navy lace gown for a reception for supporters of The British Asian Trust at Natural History Museum on February 2, 2016 in London. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a white and gold coat, in Al Ain on the second day of a Royal tour of the UAE on November 7, 2016. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a light yellow salwar kameez with a parasol, tours the Humanitarian City in Dubai on November 8, 2016. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a navy polka dot dress and coat, with King Charles attends a service for the VC and GC Association at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London on May 10, 2016. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a green velvet gown, attends a reception for supporters of The British Asian Trust on February 2, 2017 in London. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a red coat and hat, attends a Christmas Day church service with King Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on December 25, 2017. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a pink dress and a feathered hat, with Meghan's mother Doria Ragland and King Charles, leaves St George's Chapel in Windsor after the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan on May 19, 2018. Getty Images

The queen consort has an ice cream with Dame Judi Dench on July 24, 2018 in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a green dress and black cape, is greeted by a Guard of Honour during her visit to the Malmesbury Residents Association on January 23, 2019 in London. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a cream silk gown and tiara, attends the State Opening of Parliament in London on on October 14, 2019. AFP

The queen consort, in a dark green coat, arrives for ladies day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 11, 2020. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a pink tweed coat and black boots, visits the Community Vaccination Centre at St Paul's Church on March 3, 2021 in Croydon, England. Getty Images

The queen consort, in a blue Fiona Clare dress, and Jordan's Queen Rania visit the Children Centre in Amman on November 16, 2021. Reuters

The queen consort, in a white Anna Valentine gown, attends a private dinner at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on November 16, 2021. Reuters

King Charles and the queen consort, wearing a green floral dress, at the of Umm Qais in Jordan on November 17, 2021. Getty Images

King Charles and the queen consort, who is dressed in white Anna Valentine piece, attend a centenary celebration of the founding of the Jordanian state, at the Jordan Museum in Amman on November 17, 2021. Reuters

King Charles and the queen consort, who is wearing a light pink Anna Valentine outfit, arrive at the presidential palace in Cairo on November 18, 2021. Getty Images

King Charles and the queen consort, wearing a wool and cashmere blend robe by Saudi designer Yahya Al Bishri, on stage during the platinum jubilee concert on June 4, 2022. AP

The queen consort, wearing a red and white Max Mara dress and Chanel pumps, at a reception at Buckingham Palace in London on June 9, 2022. PA

The queen consort, wearing a blue Bruce Oldfield gown, in photo taken for British Vogue at Clarence House for the magazine's July issue. AP

The queen consort, wearing a green floral Fiona Clare dress, walks with Lady Rothermere at the Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival on June 20, 2022. Getty Images

The queen consort, wearing a blue floral dress from Sophie Dundas, poses for an official portrait to mark her 75th birthday, at her home in Wiltshire, England. AP

The queen consort in a red coat dress by Fiona Clare and a striking beret by Philip Treacy at a Royal Navy ceremony in April 2023. AFP

King Charles III and the queen consort, wearing a blue wool crepe coat dress by Fiona Clare, in a portrait released in April 2023 ahead of the coronation. Reuters

Queen Camilla may not be the first royal who springs to mind when thinking about fashion — Queen Rania of Jordan, Kate, Princess of Wales, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have the proverbial style crowns.

However, there is no doubt she has grown into her role in the public eye with grace.

A hard-working but approachable royal, the queen consort is rarely seen off duty, dressing for the occasion when it comes to her engagements.

Tartan and tweed coats, to protect her from the brisk British weather, are favourites. And, in recent years, relaxed floral dresses have been a go-to for daytime commitments.

In 2021, the royal was in Jordan and Egypt for a four-day tour. During the visit, she sported looks by British designer Fiona Clare, paired with pale high heels and a beige handbag by Bottega Veneta.

Anna Valentine is a favourite designer. Not only did Valentine design the two outfits for her 2005 wedding to Prince Charles, but the creator is also behind the all-white flowing trousers and top ensemble she wore on day two of her Jordan trip, when she attended the centenary celebration of the founding of the Jordanian state in Amman, and the pink look she wore to arrive in Cairo, Egypt.

During Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations last year, the queen consort borrowed a robe, which was given to Prince Charles as a gift during a 1990s tour of Saudi Arabia, from her husband's wardrobe.

The piece, which is dark blue with silver embroidery, is designed to be worn over a thobe. It was created by Saudi designer Yahya Al Bishri and is a wool and cashmere blend.

Following a busy month of jubilee celebrations, the royal made an appearance in British Vogue, further cementing her style status ahead of her 75th birthday. In the two images released to accompany an interview, which discusses the future of the British royal family and fashion, she wore a Bruce Oldfield gown and blue Fiona Clare dress.

And to mark her 75th birthday on July 17, a new portrait was released by the palace, showing the queen consort wearing a blue floral dress from Sophie Dundas, surrounded by flowers, with a cup of tea in front of her.

No stranger to a hat, she regularly chooses to top her outfits with a bit of millinery, opting for larger-than-life designs, often by Philip Treacy, for formal events, and has been spotted with accessories from Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Kiki McDonough and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Last week, three new photographs of King Charles III and the queen consort at Buckingham Palace were released before the coronation.

The images were taken in the palace’s blue drawing room in March.

One shows the couple standing side by side in front of a portrait of King George V painted shortly after his coronation in June 1911.

King Charles is dressed in a blue Anderson and Sheppard suit, with a blue tie and white Turnbull and Asser shirt, while the queen consort is wearing a blue wool crepe coat dress by Clare. She paired her look with the late Queen Elizabeth II’s pearl drop earrings set, which is adorned with sapphire and ruby gemstones, and a pearl necklace from her private collection.

— This story was originally published on November 19, 2021