Queen Camilla appeared in high spirits as she met a fellow Camila at Wimbledon today.
Her Majesty, 76, who is a keen tennis fan, was delighted to meet a young girl bearing the same name as her at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London.
Upon her arrival, Queen Camilla, 76, was greeted at the All England Club by Wimbledon chair, Debbie Jevans, at day ten of the event.
But perhaps the cutest encounter of the day came when Camilla met Camila, a young fan with a VIP pass thanks to her tennis playing father.
Camila, who is the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez, showed the Queen her pass before eagerly shaking her hand.
Queen Camilla looked pleased to meet a fellow Camila at Wimbledon today, the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez (pictured left)
The 76-year-old looked equally pleased to greet Camila and asked her about her day at the prestigious sporting event.
After the young girl told the Queen Consort: ‘My name is Camila too’, she jokingly replied: ‘You’re another Camilla are you, my goodness me, fancy having two Camillas!’
Camilla, dressed in a stylish ivory dress adorned with giraffes and matching suede heels, added: Are you enjoying it here?
‘Are you enjoying the tennis? Its good fun isn’t it, apart from the rain.’ The mother-of-two added: ‘Well it is lovely to meet you. I like your pin.’
Camilla went on to ask the young girl if she wanted a photograph. When answered yes, the 76-year-old kindly put her arm around her as they smiled for the camera.
Elsewhere, Camilla also chatted to former British tennis stars Jamie Delgado and Laura Robson before meeting Stephen Loizou, Chief Executive Officer of local charity Jigsaw4u and Martyn Falconer, Head Gardner at the All England Club.
Royal fans have voiced their hopes that Kate might make make an emotional appearance at the Wimbledon Championships this weekend, although Kensington Palace officials are thought to be waiting until the last-minute to make a final decision on whether Kate can attend the All England Club.
Today, her parents, Carole and Michael, smiled at well-wishers as they arrived to take their seats on Centre Court, with the Princess of Wales’ mother cutting an elegant figure in a white floral and green dress with brown suede heels, with an oversized woven bag.
The 76-year-old Queen Consort asked the young Camilla whether she was enjoying her day at Wimbledon
Her Majesty looked chic at day ten of the sporting event in a belted ivory dress adorned with giraffes
Elsewhere, Zara’s brother Peter was also spotted with his girlfriend Harriet Sperling ahead of an afternoon of tennis.
The couple, whose romance blossomed weeks after the King’s nephew separated from his partner of three years, have been at a string of high society events together in recent weeks, including a tactile display at Royal Ascot.
In May, the couple spent the weekend together at the Badminton Horse Trial where they were spotted strolling hand in hand.
There were plenty of famous faces arriving at SW19 ahead of the 1pm afternoon start to Quarter Finals day, including Kiera Knightley and her husband James Righton.
Richard E. Grant was spotted with Jemima Khan, and Bridgerton’s Hannah Dodd, wearing a striking yellow Ralph Lauren dress with matching lemon leather handbag, was also seen arriving at the historic South West London courts.
Second week Wednesday also saw fashionista Alexa Chung join the celebs gathering at Wimbledon; the star opted for a warm caramel-hued cardigan – should the heavens open – with a sand coloured skirt.
Camilla smiled as she chatted to Camila, daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez during a visit to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Her Majesty lowered herself to the height of the young Camilla as she shook her hand at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
And One Day star Leo Woodall, looked dapper in Ralph Lauren, matching a tweed suit with tan brogues.
Royal tennis fans have been visiting the tournament all week. Yesterday Princess Beatrice added a regal touch to proceedings yesterday as she took her seat in the Royal Box, where she was seen chatting animatedly to Stephen Fry, 66.
An animated Beatrice looked resplendent in a vibrant floral shirt dress, featuring a cinched waist thanks to a matching fabric belt and elegant lace detailing.
She was joined in the front row of the star-studded Royal Box by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, who oozed sophistication in a tan suit, teamed with a sharp blue shirt and burgundy tie.
It’s no surprise Beatrice and Stephen appeared friendly with one another; the comedian is a friend of King Charles, and also attended the wedding of Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie in Windsor in 2018.
