King Charles and Queen Camilla recently attended The Elephant Family Evening of Art and Conservation held at the picturesque Kew Gardens. On a crisp, late summer evening, the Pop-Up Festival was designed to educate and entertain guests while fundraising for wildlife conservation. Notably, it targeted the protection of endangered elephants.
She joined her parents, King Charles and Queen Camilla, and a long list of other high-profile guests. Princess Beatrice, daughter of Sarah Ferguson, was one of the invitees. Notable celebrity attendees, at the invitation of the British Council, included Ed Westwick and wife Amy Jackson, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and former footballer Ronaldo Nazario.
Queen Camilla’s sister Annabel Elliot was present, in what was a rare public appearance. She dazzled guests in an eye-catching long white coat that perfectly paired with her coordinating white dress featuring gold embellishments. Queen Camilla, for her part, chose a gorgeous ivory-colored tunic top with rich golden floral embroidery. She styled it beautifully with a pewter clutch and bronze colored wedges. Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice turned heads in a vibrant ruby red jacquard dress featuring puffed sleeves, a cinched waistline, and a voluminous A-line skirt with a daring leg split.
Along with the evening’s awards, King Charles was especially pleased to present the Mark Shand Award. This award celebrated the unsung heroes who have made important contributions to on-the-ground wildlife conservation work. Queen Camilla was central and hands-on to the entire ceremony. She was the presenter of the Tara Award, named for an elephant that had developed a special connection with her brother who passed away in 2010. These awards highlight the commitment of the royal family to raise global awareness about wildlife preservation.
The event deftly brought together heavyweights from the arts, sports, political world and more to raise awareness around a critical issue. The royal family were very proactive in demonstrating their pledge to conservation. Their arrival spurred guests to take action, donating to save endangered species.
