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Queen Camilla was joined by former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and Loose Women star Penny Lancaster on Tuesday, to mark the 15th anniversary of Women of the World (WOW).
As President of the organisation, Her Majesty hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace, during which she also delivered a speech.
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Upon arrival, fashion designer Victoria, 50, nailed the royal curtsy as she greeted Her Majesty. Rocking a silky, teal-hued dress complete with rippling folds of fabric, the mother-of-four could be seen bobbing down with one leg crossed behind the other while shaking Camilla's hand.
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Queen Camilla delivers a speech
For the special occasion, Queen Camilla, 77, looked regal wearing a navy coat dress and knee-high suede boots in black.
She accessorised with a shimmering brooch and highlighted her features with a sweep of rosy makeup.
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The Queen greets Penny Lancaster
Former model Penny, meanwhile, looked elegant dressed in a Barbie pink midi dress complete with puff sleeves and a cowl neckline.
She slipped on some patent nude heels and wore her blonde locks in bouncy waves.
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The organisation's work
Also in attendance were the organisation's founder, Ms Jude Kelly CBE, as well as young women and girls involved in WOW's young people's programmes which centre on gender inequality and promoting inclusion for the next generation.
WOW is a global movement and festival run by UK charity, The WOW Foundation. Since its genesis, the organisation has worked with 33 partners across the globe, reaching over five million people in 71 different locations including Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Somaliland, the UK and the USA.
A description on WOW's website reads: "Through festivals, events, schools programmes and more, WOW challenges the belief that gender equity has already been achieved – and hopes to join the dots between people, movements and ideas to change the world.
"In 2018 Jude Kelly left her role as Artistic Director of Southbank Centre to focus solely on the development of WOW as an independent charity. The WOW Foundation was established to fulfil WOW’s potential."
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Other famous attendees
Joining VB and Penny were broadcaster and comedian Sandi Toksvig, actress and comedian Ruth Jones, Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire, Ruby Wax and Cherie Blair.
Camilla's outing on Tuesday comes after she joined senior royals at the Commonwealth Day service held at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Camilla joined her husband King Charles, as well as other royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
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Embracing spring pastels, Camilla donned a candy pink coat dress crafted by Fiona Clare, which she teamed with a Philip Treacy hat topped with rippling petals.
She spruced up her look with a layered pearl necklace and slipped on a pair of nude pumps. Charles, meanwhile, looked his usual dapper self dressed in a navy suit and his trust Hermes tie peppered with owls and cats.
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This year's Commonwealth Day theme is "Together We Thrive", which celebrates the "enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family".
Rooted in the principles of family, unity and peace, the theme highlights the importance of fostering strong and connected communities that support and empower their members, enabling meaningful progress.
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