Queen Camilla joins famous faces including Dame Joanna Lumley, Dame Prue Leith and Gyles Brandreth at St Paul’s Cathedral for a charity Christmas carol concert
The Queen joined actors, TV personalities and authors at St Paul’s Cathedral this evening for a charity Christmas carol concert.
Camilla, 76, mingled at the London event with the likes of Dame Joanna Lumley, 77, Dame Prue Leith, 83, and Gyles Brandreth, 75, in her role as president of cancer charity Maggie’s.
The radiant queen showed herself elegantly in a white coat, combined with black boots and a matching clutch.
She added a touch of glitter to her stylish ensemble with a pair of colorful brooches and gold earrings.
To complete her look, Camilla opted for simple yet sophisticated makeup, complete with a classic pink lip color. The royal wore her blonde locks in flowing curls – her signature yet stylish look.
The Queen joined actors, TV personalities and authors at St Paul’s Cathedral tonight for a charity carol concert (pictured)
The Queen became president of cancer charity Maggie’s in November 2008, which provides free expert care and support at centers across the UK and online.
“Her Majesty first visited Maggie’s Edinburgh in July 2008. Her visit made a huge impact and her warmth and generosity were greatly appreciated by all who met her,” the charity’s website said.
“We then approached Her Majesty to request her formal appointment as Maggie’s President.
‘Passionate and committed to our work, and one of our greatest advocates, Her Majesty has visited many of our centers in England, Wales and Scotland.
“As Maggie’s President, Her Majesty has brought great joy to many of the people who use our centers and we are enormously grateful for her passion and continued unwavering commitment.”
Dame Joanna Lumley turned heads in a vibrant orange jacket paired with a pearl necklace.
Dame Prue Leith, meanwhile, turned heads in a colorful scarf and purple jacket paired with an equally bright pink top.
Earlier today, Camilla celebrated seasonal flowers and leaves by opening Winter Flowers Week at the Garden Museum in Lambeth, central London.
Camilla, 76, mingled at the event with the likes of Dame Joanna Lumley, 77, Dame Prue Leith, 83, and Gyles Brandreth (pictured right), 75, in her role as president of cancer charity Maggie’s
Dame Prue Leith, meanwhile, turned heads in a colorful scarf and purple jacket paired with an equally bright pink top
Dame Joanna Lumley turned heads in a vibrant orange jacket paired with a pearl necklace
The queen made an elegant presentation in a white coat, paired with black boots and a matching clutch
Queen Camilla with the Dean of St Paul’s, The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett at the Maggie’s Cancer Support Centers annual Christmas carol concert at St Paul’s Cathedral in London
Queen Camilla during the Maggie’s Cancer Support Center’s annual Christmas concert at St Paul’s Cathedral in London
Her Majesty put on a cheerful display as she opened the exhibition, appearing delighted as she enjoyed the scent of a striking yellow bouquet of flowers.
During the visit, the Queen was presented with an empowerment doll and other examples of the arts and crafts developed by enslaved African women on the island of Antigua.
Camilla also learned about the work of Frank Walter, the late artist and environmentalist who was the first black man in Antigua to become a sugar plantation manager, when she visited an exhibition about his life at the south London museum.
The royal family also heard author Leo Tolstoy’s famous quote about happy and unhappy families, just days after senior royals were photographed together following the publication of a controversial book about the monarchy.
Christopher Woodward, director of the Garden Museum, quoted the Russian writer during a speech as he presented Camilla’s visit to his institution’s Winter Flowers Week, an exhibition of five installations celebrating seasonal and sustainable festive decorations.
Radiant queen Camilla talks to Gyles Brandreth at tonight’s event in London
Queen Camilla (second from left) meets Dame Joanna Lumley, Charles Dance and Dame Prue Leith
Gyles Brandreth, Michelle Brandreth, Dame Joanna Lumley, Charles Dance, Dame Prue Leith and Sir Simon Russell Beale ahead of the Maggie’s Cancer Support Centers annual Christmas carol concert
Queen Camilla (left) meets former Scottish poet laureate Jackie Kay (right) this evening.
Queen Camilla arrives for Maggie’s Cancer Support Center’s annual Christmas carol concert at St Paul’s Cathedral
In his speech, Mr Woodward said of the exhibitions: ‘And the idea is that you often see work by floral designers at a wedding or at a party, this is the opportunity for the designers to pause for a moment and spend five days public to follow. through the concepts and inspirations that create this beauty.
“And winter has been a lure for the foliage and for structure and – just look.
‘Tolstoy began Anna Karenina’ ‘Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”
He continued, “And as you get older, I think you notice all the little ‘goodies’ of the world and study how many twists, turns, and twists lead to happiness, and how it has just as many, maybe more, colors and aspects. like the more commonly studied tragedies.’
After the royal visit, Mr Woodward emphasized that Tolstoy’s quote was not a reference to the recent news stories about the royal family, but about drawing attention to the museum’s ability to be an oasis for avid gardeners and members of the public.
He said contemporary art rightly draws attention to the “rifts and challenges,” but there was also art that emphasized the “happiness and wholeness” of life.
About the Garden Museum, he said, “We want to create a space where people come here for a few hours and feel ready to get back into the city.”