ComScore

This Brand-New Photo of Queen Camilla Sitting Alone & Smiling Is Super Striking

She grinning ear-to-ear

Queen Camilla 2
Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Royal photographers are always capturing moments of the royal family, from candid shots to more posed portraits (after all, it is their job). But every so often, there’s a photo that really stands out. Whether it's of a royal breaking protocol or using a classic parenting move, these rare moments always seem to make an impression. And that's exactly what happened with this recent photo of Queen Camilla.

On Tuesday, February 18, Queen Camilla hosted a reception in London to celebrate the talented people behind the National Theatre, which she’s been patron of since 2022. Amid all the photos taken at the event, which included candid shots with stars like Cate Blanchett and James Corden, one photographer captured a striking image of Queen Camilla sitting alone.

Queen Camilla
Isabel Infantes - WPA Pool/Getty Images

In the shot, Queen Camilla is smiling from ear to ear as she watches a performance. Another photo shows her with a similar grin, looking serene as she sits calmly.

Queen Camilla full
Isabel Infantes - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Over on the royal family’s official Instagram, they shared a short video from the event, featuring clips of the performance and other notable attendees, like We Live in Time star Andrew Garfield and Downton Abbey's Jim Carter.

“Shining a spotlight on the wonderful work of @NationalTheatre - on stage, on screen, and in schools,” they captioned the post.

Of course, this isn't the first time Camilla’s been captured in a striking photo. Just last week, another photographer caught her looking absolutely ethereal during a visit to Middlesbrough, where she attended an event for the National Literacy Trust and presented awards to five students. At that event, she was photographed sitting alone on stage, bathed in purple stage lighting that gave her an almost otherworldly glow.

Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here.



LongHeadshot

Assistant Editor, News and Entertainment

  • Writes breaking news and entertainment content
  • Covers award show red carpets and movie premieres
  • Has earned two Edward R. Murrow Awards

news
/ Danielle Long
Travis Kelce's Brother Just Publicly Mentioned Potential Vasectomy—and His Wife Has Thoughts
news
/ Danielle Long
Why King Charles Won’t Be at Pope Francis’s Funeral (and Who’s Going Instead)
news
/ Danielle Long
Royals Post Prince Louis Video Hours After Bday Portrait Release—& Fans Spotted This Major Detail (No, Not the Teeth)
news
/ Philip Mutz
Kensington Palace Drops Striking New Prince Louis Birthday Portrait—But I Noticed Something Super Surprising
news
/ Nakeisha Campbell
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Prince Harry
news
/ Chelsea Candelario
Jennifer Aniston Just Called Out 'The Last of Us' Over Her Unexpected Cameo
news
/ Danielle Long
Meghan Markle Reveals Why She Made That Major Pivot—& It's Not What I Expected
news
/ Danielle Long
Prince William and Kate Middleton Have Surprising Plans for Their Anniversary
news
/ Nakeisha Campbell
Kensington Palace Posts New Video Without Prince William or Kate Middleton—But It Does Show a Surprise Face
news
/ Danielle Long
Princess Eugenie Just Quietly Nailed *This* Trend—& I Need Her Bold Accessory
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Meghan Markle Posts Easter Encounter with Baby Ducklings—But I Can’t Stop Thinking About What She’s Wearing
news
/ Danielle Long
Here's What Kate Middleton Was Really Doing on Easter
news
/ Danielle Long
King Charles Shares Rare Personal Message After the Death of Pope Francis
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Princess Eugenie Nails Her Easter Curtsy to the King But Adds Her Own Surprise Twist
news
/ Nakeisha Campbell
Surprise! Kristen Stewart Ties the Knot with Fiancée Dylan Meyer
news
/ Danielle Long
Jennifer Lopez’s Reaction During a Surprise Street Interview Is Going Viral
See More