King Charles hosted an intimate Valentine's Day dinner for Queen Camilla and close friends at Windsor Castle, demonstrating a touching romantic gesture whilst undergoing cancer treatment.
The special evening marked a rare extended stay at the historic castle for Their Majesties, who chose to spend the entire weekend at the location where they exchanged their wedding vows nearly two decades ago.
A source claimed the Valentine's celebration was "a quiet dinner for close friends - about 12 in all."
Windsor Castle holds particular significance for the royal couple, as it was the venue for their wedding ceremony and blessing in 2005, attended by their respective families.
King Charles's Valentine's Day weekend with Queen Camilla was 'quite unusual'
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The intimate gathering reflects a departure from their usual routine, as the source told Hello! it was "quite unusual" for the couple to spend extended time at Windsor.
During their Windsor stay, Queen Camilla made a public appearance at the nearby Ascot racecourse on Saturday.
Her Majesty, dressed in a cream cashmere coat dress by Fiona Clare and a Lock & Co hat, presented the prize for the Ebony Horse Club Reynoldstown Novices' Chase.
The Queen also took time to meet with students from the Ebony Horse Club during her visit to the prestigious racing venue.
Windsor Castle is located within the Crown EstatePAThe Valentine's celebration comes as the royal couple approach their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.
The milestone anniversary and romantic Windsor dinner demonstrate the strength of their relationship during a challenging period, as the Queen has been described as the monarch's "rock" during his cancer treatment.
The Valentine's celebration follows another notable royal dinner held just a week earlier at the King and Queen's Highgrove residence.
The black-tie event celebrated Italian cuisine ahead of their upcoming spring visit, with guests including David and Victoria Beckham, Donatella Versace, Dame Helen Mirren and Stanley Tucci.
Queen Camilla and Lady Sarah Keswick (left) visited Royal Ascot on Saturday, February 15PALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
King Charles and Queen Camilla meeting crowds after their wedding in 2005PAThe Italian-American actor and food enthusiast joined the Italian ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, for a feast of sustainable 'slow food' at the Gloucestershire estate.
Charles and Camilla are due to spend their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy.
The couple tied the knot on April 9, 2005, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Both Camilla's children, Laura Lopes and Tom Parker Bowles, and Charles's sons, Princes William and Harry, were in attendance.
