Queen Camilla stepped out alone in an elegant black dress tonight to continue Commonwealth Day celebrations.
The Queen attended the event without her husband, the King, who missed today’s celebrations as he continues cancer treatment.
Camilla arrived at Marlborough House for a reception where she was greeted by South African dancers and musicians.
This afternoon several senior members of the Royal Family attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London.
Camilla steps out alone for Commonwealth day reception
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Prince William, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were amongst those led by the Queen at today’s celebration.
But this evening the Queen was pictured solo in a long black, A-line dress with detailed, white trim down the front.
At the event, Camilla greeted a Samoan band and other guests and delegates from Commonwealth countries.
The Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal kissed the Queen on the cheek at the entrance to the house in a black, embroidered gown with a cinched waist.
Queen Camilla is greeted by Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal
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This morning the Queen looked vibrant in a bright blue coat and matching hat as she received flowers from schoolchildren standing outside of the Abbey entrance.
As head of the Commonwealth, the King released a video message to the public, despite missing the service.
In his speech, King Charles said: "The Commonwealth family is strongest when we are connected, through friendship. As I have said before, the Commonwealth is like the wiring of a house, and its people, our energy and our ideas are the current that runs through those wires.
"Together and individually, we are strengthened by sharing perspectives and experiences, and by offering and borrowing the myriad ways we have each tackled the challenges of our time.
Queen Camilla led the Royal Family at a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey today
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"This is true both at the level of nations and, indeed, at the local level. We recognise today that our diversity is our greatest strength."
It comes as the Prince and the Princess of Wales come under scrutiny for publishing a photo which had been edited.
An image of Kate with her three children was released on Mother’s Day, which was later found to have been manipulated.
The Princess of Wales apologised for the edits today by writing on social media: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.
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Queen Camilla stands with members of a Samoan band
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"I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
"I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C"
But for some an apology does not go far enough and there are demands for the unedited picture to be released.
The anti-monarchy group Republic have demanded that the image is made public, writing on social media: "It’s a press office statement that doesn’t really explain anything. Hope you’ll be asking for the original."
