Camilla arrives for the November Racing Weekend at Ascot

The Queen Consort wrapped up warm in a dark green coat and fur rimmed hat as she arrived for the November Racing Weekend at Ascot this afternoon.

Camilla, 75, entered the racecourse via the Sovereign’s Gate on Saturday, where she was greeted by His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot Sir Francis Brooke.

The royal dressed for the chilly weather in a smart green coat over a cream blouse, paired with knee-high brown suede boots and a pair of black leather gloves.

Camilla finished her chic outfit with a fur trimmed hat, and simple pearl drop earrings.

The Queen Consort met with the chairperson of Ebony Horse Club, Sue Collins, in the Royal Box ahead of judging the ‘Best Turned Out’ for the Ebony Horse Club Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase in the Parade Ring.

Camilla, 75, entered the racecourse via the Sovereign’s Gate on Saturday, where she was greeted by His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot Sir Francis Brooke

The royal dressed for the chilly weather in a smart green coat over a cream blouse, paired with knee-high brown suede boots and a pair of black leather gloves

After watching the race, Camilla met Ebony Horse Club students to present prizes.

The November Racing Weekend at Ascot is headlined by the Grade 2 1965 Chase and Grade 2 Coral Hurdle, but largely features promising novice hurdlers and chasers. 

In September, the Mail on Sunday reported that Camilla is set take over the reins from the late Queen as the Royal figurehead of horse-racing – a passion she shared with her mother-in-law.

A senior racing source said: ‘I think now it will be Camilla – she will be the figurehead. 

‘The plan has always been that Charles and Camilla would take on the legacy.’

Camilla finished her chic outfit with a fur trimmed hat, and simple pearl drop earrings

The Queen Consort met with the chairperson of Ebony Horse Club, Sue Collins, in the Royal Box ahead of judging the ‘Best Turned Out’ for the Ebony Horse Club Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase in the Parade Ring

After watching the race, Camilla met Ebony Horse Club students to present prizes

It appears this has come to fruition, as Camilla has frequently been seen at Ascot in the months since the Queen’s death.

It comes after reports suggested King Charles will open Buckingham Palace much more to the public than in the reign of the Queen – and may even welcome Strictly Come Dancing to the ballroom.

The stately home is currently undergoing a ten-year £369million renovation, due to be completed in 2027. 

In June the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were said to be in secret discussions with BBC executives to host a live episode of Strictly – and had been granted permission from the Queen to do so. 

The November Racing Weekend at Ascot is headlined by the Grade 2 1965 Chase and Grade 2 Coral Hurdle, but largely features promising novice hurdlers and chasers

In September, the Mail on Sunday reported that Camilla is set take over the reins from the late Queen as the Royal figurehead of horse-racing – a passion she shared with her mother-in-law

The King, 74, and Queen Consort were even rumoured to have a dance together planned.

The plans to host the Strictly quarter or semi-final in the palace’s ballroom were shelved for this year but a palace source has confirmed the plans could be re-visited next year. 

Camilla is said to be a ‘massive fan’ of the show and even ‘votes every week’ for her favourites. 

A palace source told the Sun: ‘That is still on the table and a clear indication of how ambitiously they are thinking.

‘The King sees the palace as somewhere that should be more open to the public and particularly to celebrate national events, not as a mausoleum.

‘The King and Queen Consort both like the idea that more members of the British public are involved.’