Queen Rania and Camilla champion British and French designers in Jordan

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are on a two-day visit to the country, their first trip abroad since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Jordan's Queen Rania at Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman. Reuters

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are on a two-day visit to Jordan. EPA

The British royals arrived on November 16 in Amman. EPA

Prince Charles and Camilla were then driven to Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters

At the palace, the British royals were welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. EPA

A handout photo made available by the Jordanian Royal Palace shows Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (2-L), and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall (L), being welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II (2-R) and Queen Rania Al Abdullah (R), in Amman, Jordan, 16 November 2021. EPA / JORDANIAN ROYAL PALACE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES

Inside the Jordanian royal palace, the visiting British royals sat down with King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and their son, Crown Prince Hussein. EPA

Queen Rania later drove the duchess to the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre in a Tesla. Reuters

The centre offers child protection activities to families of Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian origins. Reuters

The centre also teaches adolescent girls life skills. Reuters

The royals sat down for one of the lessons in progress at the centre. Reuters

Queen Rania and Camilla take part in activities at the centre. Reuters

The royals speaking to workers at the centre. Reuters

Queen Rania gave Camilla a guided tour of the centre. Reuters

Later in the day, Camilla joined Prince Charles for a visit to Al-Maghtas, or Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where the faithful believe Jesus Christ was baptised. EPA

The royals sign the guest book in Al-Maghtas. EPA

Touring Elijah's Hill, the British royals were shown excavations around the narrow muddy river near the place where John the Baptist and Jesus met for the cleansing ritual. EPA

epaselect Britain's Prince Charles (R), the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visit the baptism site of al-Maghtas, where Jesus is believed by Christians to have been baptised by John the Baptist, on the Jordan river, Jordan, 16 November 2021. EPA / MOHAMMAD ALI

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walks with Jordan's Queen Rania during a private dinner at the Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman, Jordan November 16, 2021. Ian Vogler / Pool via REUTERS

Camilla was seen dressed in a flowing patterned white kaftan and carrying a pastel pink scarf while Queen Rania looked regal in a pastel pink kaftan dress which she paired with Dior pumps. Reuters

After Jordan, the British royals will visit Egypt, where they will meet President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Reuters

For the start of her first overseas trip since coronavirus pandemic restrictions were lifted, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, stuck to an old favourite to help in her fashion choices – British designer Fiona Clare.

Camilla, 74, and Prince Charles landed in Amman on Tuesday morning for a two-day visit to Jordan, which includes trips to archaeological sites as well as meetings with representatives of religious faiths and humanitarian organisations.

Camilla wore a blue summery dress by Clare, who is known for evening and bridal-wear, and whose designs the royal has worn on a number of occasions. She paired the dress with a pair of pale high heels and a beige handbag by Bottega Veneta.

The British royals were then driven to Al Husseiniya Palace, where they were welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II, his wife Queen Rania and their son, Crown Prince Hussein.

Queen Rania wore a white V-neck Dior midi coat for the occasion, with a patterned white blouse underneath. She topped it off with a gold belt, also by Dior, and a matching Louis Vuitton handbag.

Following the palace reception, the royals then briefly separated, with the ladies heading to the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre, which offers child protection activities to families of Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian origins.

Queen Rania drove the Duchess of Cornwall herself in a Tesla for the 30-minute ride to the centre, with a police escort, where they met local children as well as adolescent girls being taught life skills.

Camilla then joined Prince Charles for a visit to Al-Maghtas, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where the faithful believe Jesus Christ was baptised.

Touring Elijah's Hill, the British royals were shown excavations around the narrow muddy river near the place where John the Baptist and Jesus met for the cleansing ritual, and dipped their fingers in the water.

The day ended with a dinner reception hosted by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania at the palace.

Camilla was seen dressed in a flowing patterned white gown by Anna Valentine, carrying a and silver clutch. Valentine designed the duchess' two wedding dresses for her wedding to Prince Charles in 2005.

Queen Rania looked regal in a cream abaya, which she paired with Dior pumps. Designers of both dresses were not immediately clear.

Earlier in the day, Queen Rania called Queen Elizabeth II a "strong woman" after a sprained back forced the monarch to cancel a much-anticipated public appearance in the UK.

"We're always concerned for her health, but she is a strong woman and even at this age is very active," Queen Rania told ITV News, saying that Queen Elizabeth is "somebody I look up to personally" and a "symbol of what it means to be a true figurehead and stateswoman and just giving inspiration to the rest of the world".

Jordan and the UK have close ties, with the two royal houses enjoying a warm relationship, and the Prince of Wales has been friends with successive generations of Jordanian rulers.

After Jordan, the British royals will visit Egypt, where they are scheduled to meet President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

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