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Camilla steals the spotlight in striking blue suit on outing with Charles

Sep 08, 2018

Camilla shone out in a powder blue suit. Source: Getty.

She’s known for making a statement on her own thanks to her varied and expensive wardrobe, but Camilla ensured she put on a united front with husband Prince Charles on their latest outing.

The Duchess of Cornwall, 71, looked stunning in an elegant powder blue suit with a flattering pleated skirt and light cream suede heels for an engagement in Glasgow.

Adding a statement beaded necklace and classic pearl earrings, Camilla couldn’t fail to stand out and flashed a beaming smile at the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street, where they were placing a wood carving in position to mark the end of a four-year restoration project.

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She co-ordinated perfectly with Charles who opted for a navy blue suit and patterned tie for the event.

The couple later met trainees taken on by the tea room following a training course organised through the Prince’s Trust, before Camilla indulged in a cuppa of her own.

Clarence House explained on Instagram: “The building was designed by Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903.”

In Glasgow this morning, The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visited the recently restored Mackintosh at the Willow tea rooms.

The historic building was designed by Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903. pic.twitter.com/SAT90QU7nD

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) September 7, 2018

However, the work wasn’t even close to being over for Camilla, as she then went on – apparently solo – to visit two cancer centres in the city and meet the people working for the worthy causes.

The Duchess has been president of Maggie’s Centres since 2008 and she visited the Maggie’s Centre at Gartnavel Hospital, as well as the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall @ClarenceHouse supports the work of many charities across the UK, and Target Ovarian Cancer is very happy to have joined forces with @Maggiescentres for today’s special visit. Together we can support more women to live well with ovarian cancer. pic.twitter.com/IC54YzkTKN

— Target Ovarian Cancer (@TargetOvarian) September 7, 2018

Maggie’s offers emotional and practical support to people with cancer.

Camilla has faced serious backlash over the years for her marriage to Prince Charles following the death of his first wife Princess Diana, and the prospect of her one day becoming Queen has been met with debate – and hostility from many.

While the Duchess of Cornwall may not have addressed her difficult public image directly, she previously confirmed in a statement via Clarence House that she wished to “use the title HRH The Princess Consort” when her husband takes to the throne.

However, a surprise law may throw cold water on that plan, according to the University of Oxford’s Professor Pavlos Eleftheriadis – who recently said she’ll be Queen by law, whether she likes it or not.

During a visit to @maggiesglasgow, The Duchess meets staff, volunteers and people helped by the charity.

Maggie's offers emotional and practical support to people with cancer.

HRH has visited @MaggiesCentres across the UK since becoming President of the charity in 2008. pic.twitter.com/sASKlpBdXF

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) September 7, 2018

“Camilla will be a ‘Queen’ in the limited legal sense of being the wife of the sovereign,” he told the Daily Star.

Charles and Camilla were married by the Privy Council in March 2005. According to the site, the Royal Marriages Act 1772 states it is therefore undisputed that she is the wife of a future sovereign. That would make her ‘Queen Consort’ by law when Charles becomes King.

He added that while she can still choose to be known as ‘The Princess Consort’, her official title will be a matter for Charles to decide on. Either way, she’ll be Queen on paper.