Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed a gamble at Cheltenham Festival today (12.03.14).
An excited Camilla was pictured with a wad of cash in her hand as she prepared to bet on a horse during Ladies Day at the famous racecourse, observing the sporting event from the vantage point of the Royal Box.
The duchess was the picture of elegance in a beige tweed skirt and coat by Roy Allen and a fur-trimmed hat by Lock, as she took her place beside her son Tom Parker Bowles.
Her arrival at the racecourse was delayed by 20 minutes because of foggy weather conditions, which forced her helicopter to be diverted to a nearby airfield.
She was also accompanied by equestrian fan Princess Anne, who wore a hat adorned with a gold horse brooch for the occasion.
Olympic medallist Zara Phillips made an appearance at the event, stepping out in public for one of the first time since welcoming baby Mia Grace with her husband Mike Tindall in January.
Autumn Phillips, who is the wife of Princess Anne’s son Peter, was also a member of the royal party.
The duchess was invited to the event by Chairman Robert Waley-Cohen and presented the winning jockey, owner and trainer of the 2014 Queen Mother Champion Chase with a special trophy.
Duchess of Cornwall enjoys a flutter at the races
