13 times Duchess Camilla wowed us in stunning royal gowns - from glittering sequins to elegant lace


The Duchess of Cornwall is always fabulous in formalwear


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Fiona Ward
Fiona WardContributing Writer
February 15, 2021
Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walk on a red carpet with two other individuals.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess of Cornwall attends a number of formal engagements each year - pandemic permitting - so of course she has a wardrobe packed full of glamorous gowns to choose from.

From sequins to lace, bold prints to elegant neutrals, Camilla always looks beautiful in her formalwear... and we love how she adds her own personal style to each outfit. Sometimes we even get to see her in a sparkling royal tiara – bonus!

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With that in mind, we're looking back at all of Camilla's most gorgeous gowns, from important state banquets to glitzy red carpet events.

Above, she's pictured looking ultra chic wearing a monochrome floor-length dress and her sparkling Greville tiara – worn to a dinner hosted by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands ahead of her abdication in 2013. Scroll down to see more elegant snaps of our Duchess dressed up to the nines…

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in a velvet gown, walking on a red carpet with security personnel nearby.© Photo: Getty Images

Throwing it back to 2007, Camilla looked beautiful in this luxe red velvet gown for a gala concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Philadelphia Academy of Music. And just look at that incredible ruby and diamond necklace!

Charles, Prince of Wales, walks beside a woman in a blue gown on a red carpet, surrounded by men in formal attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Looking absolutely radiant in turquoise, we just love this beautiful aquamarine frock on the Duchess of Cornwall. The royal couple are pictured arriving at a formal dinner in Sri Lanka in November 2013, during their visit to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

Camilla, wearing a white dress and holding an umbrella, walks with a man in a suit.© Photo: Getty Images

Remember this incredible ruffled gown? Camilla looked beautiful at the wedding of Lady Charlotte Wellesley and Alejandro Santo Domingo in Spain back in 2016.

Camilla, Charles, Prince of Wales, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump pose together in a formal setting.© Photo: Getty Images

During President Trump's visit in 2019, the royal wowed in this shimmering white Fiona Clare gown.

Two women, one in a white gown and the other in a blue dress, standing on steps.© Photo: Getty Images

We loved the beautiful blue dress that Camilla chose for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal wedding reception in 2011.

Camilla, Queen Consort, in a red lace gown, smiling and holding a clutch.© Photo: Getty Images

Lady in red! This beautiful lace ballgown was quite the statement for the 2016 Royal Variety Performance – we'd love to see Camilla wear this again.

Woman in white gown and turquoise accessories stands among other guests at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

We love this shot of the Duchess back in 2002, looking elegant in her cream off-shoulder gown and turquoise accessories.

Charles, Prince of Wales, in a black tuxedo, stands beside a woman in a white floral gown on a red carpet.© Photo: Getty Images

Camilla surprised us all with this quirky gown for a state banquet in Germany during her visit with Prince Charles in May 2019 – look at that star print detail! True to form, she accessorised with a matching blue clutch bag and plenty of diamond jewellery.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in white gown and tiara, walks beside a coachman in traditional red and gold uniform.© Photo: Getty Images

This beaded white gown was a total showstopper – worn for the State Opening of Parliament in May 2015.

Charles, Prince of Wales, stands with a woman in formal attire, both smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The sheer lace sleeves on this beautiful dress makes it another of our favourites! Here Charles and Camilla pose for cameras before attending a 2005 Buckingham Palace banquet in honour of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

Charles, Prince of Wales, in a black tuxedo with a red bow tie, stands next to a woman in a pink dress.© Photo: Getty Images

For her first appearance after announcing her engagement to Prince Charles, Camilla wore this pretty red gown with long sleeves - accessorised with simple pearl jewellery and her new sparkling engagement ring, of course.  

Charles, Prince of Wales, stands beside a woman in a formal gown, both smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

We can't leave out the Duchess' beautiful wedding gown. Opting out of wearing traditional white, Camilla wore a grey silk gown by Anna Valentine which she has since re-worn. And we will always love that statement fascinator! Beautiful.

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