This visit follows her appearance at York Racecourse last year, when she cut the ribbon on the refurbished Bustardthorpe Stand, first opened in 1913, and toured the grounds before enjoying the races from the royal box.

Camilla’s dedication to horse racing mirrors that of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Reports suggest she has taken over the late monarch’s stables while King Charles focuses on other areas of royal duty.

As Duchess of Cornwall, she supported many equestrian organizations, including the Ebony Horse Club, the British Equestrian Federation, and the Brooke Hospital for Animals. In 2013, she joined Queen Elizabeth in visiting the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, which provides urban children with the chance to experience riding.

Summer at Balmoral

Despite her appearance in York, Camilla remains based at Balmoral with the King during the family’s traditional summer gathering. On Sunday, she accompanied Charles to church, waving to locals as he drove them to the service.

Earlier this week, she enjoyed a shopping trip in nearby Ballater with her daughter Laura Lopes and granddaughter Eliza. Camilla wore a floral midi dress with a jade cardigan and wedge heels, while her daughter chose a denim jacket and wide-leg trousers, and Eliza paired jeans with a cropped T-shirt.

Just last Friday, the King and Queen were visibly moved during a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The ceremony, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, included emotional testimonies from VJ Day veterans and was attended by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.