Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall appeared in good spirits as they visited the Tower of London today.
Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, were on hand to mark 535 years since the creation of Yeoman Warders, better known as the Beefeaters.
The royal couple were greeted by six of the ceremonial guardians – who wore their red and gold state dress uniform – as they made their way through the courtyard of the 11th century fortress.
Charles and Camilla were then taken on a tour of the Royal Palace, which is situated on the banks of the Thames.
The Duchess of Cornwall wrapped up warm in a statement pleated overcoat (pictured) and carried an umbrella as she joined Prince Charles for a tour of the Tower of London today
Pictured: The royal couple pose with a group of Beefeaters ahead of the fortress’ White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror in the early 1080s
The pair viewed beautiful crown jewels as they toured the 11th century fortress this morning
The pair viewed beautiful crown jewels and cut a cake shaped like a lantern as they celebrated the Yeoman Body of 37 men and women, all of whom are drawn from the Armed Forces.
They then posed with a group of Beefeaters at the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror in the early 1080s.
Camilla kept the cold away in a chic, pleated light pink and black coat, which she paired with black suede knee-high boots and leather gloves.
Accessorising her outfit, the royal carried a compact black leather handbag and wore a pair of simple pearl earrings for the occasion.
She also carried a transparent umbrella as she shielded herself from the bitter cold rain on the overcast Thursday morning.
The Prince of Wales, 71, and Camilla, 72, visited the World Heritage Site to mark 535 years since the creation of Yeoman Warders – nicknamed Beefeaters – this morning
The Duchess of Cornwall holds on to an umbrella as she shields herself from the bitter cold rain at the Tower of London today
Charles and Camilla were then taken on a tour of the Royal Palace, which is nestled on the north bank of the River Thames in central London
Prince Charles also dressed to impressed in a dark blue pinstripe suit and white dress shirt
Charles also dressed to impress in a dark blue, pin stripe suit and a classic white dress shirt. He completed his simple ensemble with a powder blue, spotted tie.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall later attended a reception with VisitBritain and VisitEngland to celebrate 50 years of the British Tourist Authority.
The royal visit was to mark 535 years since the creation of Yeoman Warders – a group of 37 men and women who have guarded the Tower of London since Tudor times.
These Yeoman Warders were initially part of the Yeoman of the Guard – the monarch’s personal bodyguard – but Henry VIII decided the Tower needed its own protection when he took to the throne in 1485.
The royal, 71, appeared in high spirits as he and Camilla embarked on a tour of the Royal Palace
Pictured: Prince Charles greets an onlooker as he arrives at the Tower of London this morning
The royal visit was to mark 535 years since the creation of Yeoman Warders – a group of 37 men and women who have guarded the Tower of London since Tudor times
Pictured: Camilla and Charles cut a cake shaped like a lantern as they chat with Yeoman Warders
The royals appeared in very high spirits as they then visited the Cabinet Office in London
The royal visit comes after Prince Charles and Prince William bonded over wheelchair basketball as they joined Kate Middleton and the Duchess of Cornwall for their first joint appearance in nine years on Tuesday.
Playful Prince William, 37, tried his hand at the sport while meeting injured military personnel on a visit to the new Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Loughborough.
Hoping to help his son score, Charles pushed William towards the basket and was on hand with a boosting shoulder rub when the first two shots were unsuccessful. Father and son were also joined in celebration when the Duke of Cambridge finally did score, with both princes throwing their hands up in delight.
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate toured the facility, including the gym and the prosthetics workshop, on their first official outing since a charity concert in 2011.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit the Tower of London in London
Camilla spoke to children waiting outside for her as she shielded herself under a less than sprightly umbrella