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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla just stepped out in the perfect floral dress - and we've found the look on the high street
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Floral dresses are a timeless staple that return season after season, especially in summer. And among their many admirers is Queen Camilla, who has an array of bloomy frocks in her wardrobe. The royal favours a figure-skimming silhouette falling to the shin, often incorporating a classic collar and three-quarter length sleeves. Just this week, she was spotted shopping with her family in the Scottish village of Ballater, wearing a charming pink and green design that ticked all the boxes. With its flattering fit-and-flare cut, midi length and eye-catching print, a dress like Camilla's is the perfect versatile piece - easily styled up or down for different occasions. Unsurprisingly, the high street is brimming with beautiful options from the likes of Boden, Phase Eight and Karen Millen. All that's left is to choose the one - or two - you love most…
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla looks fresh in florals as she enjoys a day out shopping with her daughter and granddaughter
Queen Camilla looked fresh in florals today as she enjoyed a family shopping trip in the picturesque Scottish village of Ballater. King Charles 's wife, 78, indulged in a spot of window shopping outside a local antiques store with her daughter Laura Lopes, 47, and her 17-year-old granddaughter Eliza Lopes, who towered over her. Ballater is located in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, where the King and Queen have been making the most of their summer holiday at Balmoral Castle. Smiling, Camilla looked summery in a floral midi dress featuring a red and green pattern, which she paired with a jade cardigan and comfortable beige wedges. She accessorised with fashionable tortoiseshell sunglasses, a pair of gold hoop earrings and several delicate bracelets. Laura, meanwhile, wore a pale denim jacket and wide-leg black trousers. She completed her low-key look with a raffia bag and a pair of sunglasses, which kept her long, blonde hair off her face. The youngest of the three was Eliza, who chose a trendy outfit of low-rise jeans and a cropped T-shirt for the relaxed outing. The photographs of the happy family gathering emphasise just what a close relationship Camilla has with her daughter - by her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles - and her granddaughter. The Queen, 78, looked summery in a floral dress with a red and green pattern and comfortable beige wedges In 2022, she told the Mail how they kept her in touch with modern trends such as Instagram and TikTok. She also chatted with them on House Party during lockdown. Like Charles, Camilla adores the peace of Royal Deeside and hugely looks forward to their summer break, spending hours outdoors walking with her dogs and catching up on some of her favourite reads. Yesterday, the King and Queen were pictured driving to a Sunday church service. Charles, 76, looked relaxed as he was snapped driving himself and Queen Camilla to Crathie Kirk. Camilla appeared in equally good spirits, beaming and waving at those waiting to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as they travelled to the weekly service. Both Charles and Camilla opted for smart outfits, with the monarch sporting a camel coat, while the Queen donned a statement hat featuring a green and black feather, which appeared to match the rest of her attire. On Friday, the royal couple were moved to tears by the powerful first-hand testimony of VJ veterans as they spoke at a service of remembrance marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Charles and Camilla were attending the Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire organised by the Royal British Legion in what made for a moving tribute to war heroes, where they were joined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Camilla was also accompanied by her daughter, Laura Lopes, who chose a relaxed look consisting of a pale denim jacket and wide-leg trousers It included two Fly Pasts, a two-minute silence, musical interludes and testimony from survivors of the so-called Forgotten War. The Prince and Princess of Wales also shared a powerful message on social media, but were not present at Friday's events - after the King addressed the nation to tell how the sacrifice of heroes would never be forgotten. Their Majesties led the nation's commemorations as they watched the moving memorial alongside veterans, members of VJ associations, military personnel and senior politicians at the event, which was held in 25C sunshine this afternoon. They listened to the The Last Post before the silence at 12pm, and the nation heard from 101-year-old former RAF Pilot Ron Gumbley, who read the poem 'For The Fallen' by Laurence Binyon. The ceremony resumed with readings from veterans, and music from military bands and choirs - as well as a tribute from actress Celia Imrie - which all appeared to spur an emotional response from their Majesties. But it was Captain Yavar Abbas who stole the show, after he went 'briefly off-script' to salute 'my brave King' for attending despite ongoing cancer treatment. The 104-year-old said that he himself had been 'rid of it for 25 years and counting', before reading an except from his war diary, which he wrote while serving in the 11th Sikh regiment of the British Indian Army. 'Before I read the excerpt, I make an apology for briefly going off the script to salute my brave King,' he said, as the camera panned to show Charles and Camilla. The Queen's granddaughter, Eliza Lopes, looked trendy in a pair of low-rise jeans and a cropped T-shirt Camilla's daughter Laura completed her low-key look with a raffia bucket bag Captain Abbas continued: 'Who is here with his beloved Queen, in spite of the fact he's under treatment for cancer, which I share with him, and if it provides comfort, of which I have been rid for the past 25 years and counting. 'And I salute him, for gracing this occasion because by his presence here, he has gone a long way to make sure that his grandad's 14th army is never given the sobriquet again of a Forgotten Army.' Following applause, and reading from a diary entry dated February 8, 1945, he said: 'Tomorrow, I hope I will live to do better things. 'I could have been dead twice before, but I'm still living. I would be surprised if I get a life for a third time. May god spare me.' His comments were met with applause from the guests, while Camilla's eyes were red from crying. As he returned to the Royal Box, Mr Abbas saluted the King once more, who stood to chat to the veteran, clasping his hands. They spoke for almost a minute before saluting each other and returning to their seats. When they were reunited at a reception for veterans later that afternoon, they greeted each other like old friends.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Councillor seeks clarity over house fire response
A councillor has called for clarification on how it was decided which crew was alerted first to a fire which destroyed two homes in Ballater at the weekend. The local on-call crew from the town was at a wildfire near Huntly and the next nearest unit in Aboyne was unavailable due to staffing problems. Aberdeenshire councillor Geva Blackett has raised questions about the order in which crews were sent. It took nearly 50 minutes for firefighters to get to the scene from Tomintoul - about 24 miles (38km) away. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it would always attend every emergency using the nearest available appliance. It took the Tomintoul crew 49 minutes to arrive at the scene of the incident, followed by crews from Stonehaven (40 miles/64km away), Banchory (24 miles/38km) and Braemar (17 miles/27km). All the fire stations in the area are operated by on-call firefighters who respond to incidents using a pager. Nobody was injured in the incident, which destroyed two homes, one of them a council house. However, independent councillor Ms Blackett said she had concerns about where some of the fire crews were coming from. She said: "I have e-mailed one of the officers and asked for a bit of clarification. "I'm sure there's a very good reason why Stonehaven came out before Banchory, but I'd like to know what that is." Listen to news from North East Scotland on BBC Sounds More stories from North East Scotland, Orkney and Shetland Craig McGoldrick, assistant chief officer at SFRS, said: "We will always attend every emergency and mobilise the nearest available appliance to an incident using our standard mobilisation practices. "We were alerted at 17:26 on Saturday 28 June, to reports of a fire affecting two properties on Swann Place, Ballater. "Operations control mobilised three appliances to the scene from Tomintoul, Stonehaven and Banchory community fire stations." He said that due to "repeat calls" another appliance was sent from Braemar. "The Aboyne appliance was not available due to staffing at the time of this incident," he added. "There were no reported casualties and our crews worked to bring this incident to a safe conclusion." Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle property blaze
BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Councillor seeks clarity over Ballater house fire response
A councillor has called for clarification on how it was decided which crew was alerted first to a fire which destroyed two homes in Ballater at the local on-call crew from the town was at a wildfire near Huntly and the next nearest unit in Aboyne was unavailable due to staffing problems. Aberdeenshire councillor Geva Blackett has raised questions about the order in which crews were sent. It took nearly 50 minutes for firefighters to get to the scene from Tomintoul - about 24 miles (38km) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it would always attend every emergency using the nearest available appliance. It took the Tomintoul crew 49 minutes to arrive at the scene of the incident, followed by crews from Stonehaven (40 miles/64km away), Banchory (24 miles/38km) and Braemar (17 miles/27km). All the fire stations in the area are operated by on-call firefighters who respond to incidents using a was injured in the incident, which destroyed two homes, one of them a council independent councillor Ms Blackett said she had concerns about where some of the fire crews were coming said: "I have e-mailed one of the officers and asked for a bit of clarification."I'm sure there's a very good reason why Stonehaven came out before Banchory, but I'd like to know what that is." Craig McGoldrick, assistant chief officer at SFRS, said: "We will always attend every emergency and mobilise the nearest available appliance to an incident using our standard mobilisation practices."We were alerted at 17:26 on Saturday 28 June, to reports of a fire affecting two properties on Swann Place, Ballater."Operations control mobilised three appliances to the scene from Tomintoul, Stonehaven and Banchory community fire stations."He said that due to "repeat calls" another appliance was sent from Braemar."The Aboyne appliance was not available due to staffing at the time of this incident," he added."There were no reported casualties and our crews worked to bring this incident to a safe conclusion."
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle house blaze
Police are investigating the cause of house fire in Ballater in Aberdeenshire which led to nearby homes being evacuated. Firefighters were called to the incident at a one-storey building in Swann Place in the village at 17:25 on Saturday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent four appliances, a height vehicle, and specialist resources to the scene. There are no reports of any injuries, but local residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed during the incident. More stories from North East Scotland, Orkney and Shetland Listen to news from North East Scotland on BBC Sounds
