King Charles and Queen Camilla spent an 'unusual' Valentine's Day in Windsor Castle – where they were accompanied by 12 of their best friends, has unveiled an insider.
The couple, which will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year, reportedly enjoyed a 'quiet dinner' on the Berkshire estate on February 14.
An insider told Hello! Magazine: 'It was a quiet dinner for good friends – about 12 in total.
“The king and queen then spent the entire weekend in Windsor, which is quite unusual.”
It is rare that Charles and Camilla spend such a long period in Windsor Castle. However, it is appropriate that they spent Valentine's weekend at the place where they tied the knot in 2005.
A day before the Valentine's Day dinner, the king and the queen cute Valentine's cards from young fans on a 'Royal Away Day' in Middlesbrough.
The couple visited the international center of the city when they met children who participated in a traditional activity to mark the romantic vacation.
One of the cards said: 'Welcome King Charles you are the best king ever! I love you so much. You will be welcomed at Middlesbrough XXX. I love you, Ruth. '
King Charles and Queen Camilla spent an 'unusual' Valentine's Day in Windsor Castle – where they were accompanied by 12 of their best friends, an insider has unveiled
Another said: “To Queen Camilla. I hope you enjoyed your time here. From Hiyab. '
While later on the central square of the city, Charles personally presented a special centenary birthday card to Rona Grafton when she turned 100 years old on 13 February.
Camilla also saw the visit in a game of table tennis with children, and the couple met community groups that tried to reduce local knife crime.
The couple walked into the international center of the city to the sound of a group from North East Opera sang 'Welcome', a song that was performed in several languages.
Camilla, 77, wore a blue woolen jacket, while the king, 76, was smart in a suit and overcoat given the 5c cold as they got out of their cars and stepped into the building.
The couple, which will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year, reportedly enjoyed a 'quiet dinner' on the Berkshire estate on February 14
One of the Valentine's Day cards made for King Charles for his visit to Middlesbrough
One of the Valentine's Day cards made for Queen Camilla for her visit to Middlesbrough
Maps made for King Charles III and Queen Camilla for their visit to Middlesbrough
They met those involved in the Junction Foundation and Samen Middlesbrough and Cleveland organizations, as well as officers of the police of Cleveland and young people from the King's Trust who demonstrate a workshop for the education of Messencriminality.
The King and the Queen also spoke with Middlesbrough Environment City Workers who promote a healthy and sustainable life through community action and events.
They were led by Bini Araia, founder of investing in People and Culture (IPC), who operates the International Center and supports refugees and asylum seekers.
And they spoke with representatives of Repod doctors, an initiative that doctors who have come to the UK as refugees helps to go to the NHS.
Queen Camilla plays table tennis during a visit to the International Center in Middlesbrough
