Queen Camilla changed her usual royal look for a May royal outing
Queen Camilla tried a different style at the Badminton Horse Trials on May 8, 2026. The Queen attended the equestrian event to meet members of the Ebony Horse Club, a charity she supports as president. Instead of wearing one of her usual long-sleeved dresses, the 78-year-old monarch chose a dark suit with a white blouse, a black belt, and sneakers. The look was the perfect choice for the grassy grounds, making Queen Camilla stand out as she is usually seen in more formal dresses during public royal duties.
See the breakdown of her look below:
Today, Queen Camilla is photographed arriving for day two of the Badminton Horse Trials 2026 at The Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire.
I know this look will be controversial to some. pic.twitter.com/z4HrDFj3sf
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The visit highlighted Camilla’s long support for the Ebony Horse Club
During the event, Queen Camilla met young riders, staff, and volunteers connected to the Ebony Horse Club. The organization gives a helping hand to disadvantaged young people by providing them with access to horses, riding lessons, and stable management. The Queen has served as president of the club since 2009 and has visited its equestrian center in Brixton several times. Her appearance at the event also reflected her long personal connection to horses and equestrian life.
The outfit followed a wider shift in royal fashion
The woman in the royal family has not always worn pants for official appearances. Queen Elizabeth II was rarely photographed in pants and often preferred royal women to wear dresses or skirts. However, Meghan Markle sometimes wore pants for official royal duties before stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Meanwhile, Princess Kate Middleton has rocked pantsuits in a parade of colors since becoming the Princess of Wales following Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022.
