Queen Camilla is a quiet fashion icon. The royal may be just two years off eighty, but she never fails to look chic and timeless. King Charles' wife is not afraid of colour or gorgeous jewellery, and we love her for it - she is a style queen in her own right. One item that the royal always pulls off in style is the catsuit! The catsuit or jumpsuit (they are pretty much the same apart from the material - a catsuit tends to be tighter, while a jumpsuit is looser) is often shied away from by women of all ages, because it's an all-in-one item that creates a big statement
I've been writing about royal fashion since I started working at HELLO! eight years ago, becoming a bit of a self-confessed expert on Camilla's style. In my opinion, her catsuit secret is making sure the colour is flattering, like navy, opting for styles with flared trousers which elongate the leg, and ensuring that it's a streamlined piece with zero fussy detail like applique or patterns. This results in her looking sleek and stylish.
How to style a jumpsuit
As a fashion editor, I think styling a jumpsuit is actually pretty simple. Because the style is just one straight item, you don't have to really worry about adding separates - it's all there, in one hit! Wearing high heels takes the style into occasionwear and can elevate your look for a party. If you're wearing a more casual version, flat ballet pumps always add a chic touch.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesCamilla's catsuits
© Getty ImagesCamilla also rewore the jumpsuit at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham
In 2019, the then Duchess of Cornwall was on the royal tour of New Zealand with her husband, then known as Prince Charles. At the reception hosted by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at Government House, she chose to wear this super dark navy blue jumpsuit. What a look! The all-in-one design featured a large black zip running down the torso and white piping at the sleeves, as well as some seriously funky flared hems.
Camilla's jumpsuit had a flared hem
We loved how the mother-of-two accessorised it too; she added coordinating navy blue high heels, pearl earrings and a very cool cream and navy, two-tone slouch bag. The look was super directional at the time, especially as many royals had never worn jumpsuits or catsuits before, including the Princess of Wales.
© Getty ImagesCamilla wore this royal blue jumpsuit by Anna Valentine in 2023
In 2023, Camilla left her regular tailored dress behind and donned this dazzling royal blue number when she appeared at a reception for the Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace. The royal chose a chic jumpsuit by one of her favourite designers, Anna Valentine, and it had ultra-wide-leg trousers once again. She teamed with her signature bouncy platinum blonde blow-dry and a navy blue clutch bag.
Duchess Sophie's jumpsuit moment
© Photo: Getty ImagesSophie's much-worn jumpsuit is by Emilia Wickstead
Camilla's royal blue jumpsuit really reminds us of a style Duchess Sophie wore in 2019 at Royal Ascot. The wife of Prince Edward chose an Emilia Wickstead design, which, like Camilla's, had a 60s feel to it, as it also had flared trousers and a defined waist. Sophie added a fabulous circular hat in the same shade, high-heeled shoes and carried a studded clutch bag.
