As the controversial fifth series of The Crown approaches, King Charles III. and Queen Consort united and in high spirits as they visited the Victoria and Albert Museum today.
The new monarch, 73, and his wife Camilla, 75, were photographed viewing his new African Fashion exhibition at London’s famous museum.
The queen consort looked sleek and stylish in a black midi dress over a white poplin shirt with puff sleeves.
She completed her sophisticated fashion with a black cape jacket as she walked through the exhibition, which celebrates creativity, ingenuity and the global impact of African fashion.
King Charles III and Queen Consort were pictured visiting the African Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London today
The King, on the other hand, cut a fine figure in a royal blue single-breasted suit.
He updated his colorful suit with a baby pink pocket square with a baby blue and navy pattern.
Charles matched his pocket square with his light pink tie and also wore a poppy, like the Queen Consort, ahead of Memorial Day later that month.
King Charles looked stylish in a Royal Navy single-breasted suit, which he paired with a hot pink pocket square and matching tie
The royal couple have been invited to the exhibition, which celebrates creativity, ingenuity and the global impact of African fashion
Today’s visit to the V&A comes ahead of the state visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa, who is visiting London on 22-24 November.
Their Majesties were greeted by Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, Lord Lieutenant for Greater London, and Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman of the V&A, and Dr. Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A.
Charles and Camilla were given a tour of the landmark exhibition at the London Museum
Their Royal Majesties were greeted by V&A Chairman Nicholas Coleridge (left) and V&A Director Tristram Hunt (second right).
King Charles III was greeted by Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London
Camilla looked effortlessly stylish in a black midi dress and cape jacket over a puff sleeve white poplin shirt
They also met with Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator, African and Diaspora, V&A, and Ms. Elisabeth Murray, Project Curator, Africa Fashion, who guided them through the new exhibition.
The exhibition highlights African handicrafts and textiles in traditional and contemporary fashion and features exhibits related to Nelson Mandela.
The exhibition features pieces by Lukhayo Mdingi, which celebrates and sheds light on mohair production in South Africa; Moses Turahirwa, paying tribute to the ceremonial dress historically worn by Rwandan royalty; Awa Meité celebrating the skills of workers in the cotton industry in Mali.
Before leaving the London museum, Charles and Camilla attended a reception for all those involved in curating the exhibition.
King Charles’ visit to the V&A African Fashion Exhibition precedes the State visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa to London on 22-24 November
King Charles III and Queen Consort are shown here with V&A Chairman Nicholas Coleridge (left) and V&A Director Tristram Hunt (right) through the V&A Museum.
Before leaving the London museum, Charles and Camilla (pictured) attended a reception for all those involved in curating the exhibition
It comes as the 40-year-old Prince of Wales hosted the Tusk Awards earlier this week and chaired a panel discussion on developing and accelerating African-led conservation at St James’s Palace yesterday.
He appeared to be laughing with the attendees and looked more serious while listening during an event with the Tusk Conversation Awards winners.
After the awards ceremony the night before, he attended a symposium that brought together this year’s winners, alumni of previous awards and conservation experts.
The exhibition highlights African handicrafts and textiles in traditional and contemporary fashion and features exhibits related to Nelson Mandela
The event was an opportunity for Africa’s leaders in the field to share their knowledge and experience and expertise for further collaboration.
The King later attended the Royal Africa Society Film Festival at the Embankment Garden Cinema, where he was pictured chatting with the organisation’s Chair, Arunma Oteh.
King Charles was also involved in royal engagements yesterday including a reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of British Asians from Uganda.
He grinned while chatting to actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar while hosting the event in Buckingham Palace’s State Dining Room.