Queen Camilla stayed loyal to her suede pumps to attend The 2026 Chelsea Pensioners Founder’s Day at Royal Hospital Chelsea on Thursday in London. The royal looked pretty in pink at the event, pairing her light pink dress with beige pumps, creating a classic spring look.
Queen Camilla gives a speech during The 2026 Chelsea Pensioners Founder’s Day at Royal Hospital Chelsea on Thursday in London.
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The Queen gave a speech during the event, and her shoes were on full display when she took the stage. She opted for a pair of almond-toe pumps with a conservative and tasteful block heel measuring around 2 to 3 inches. The shoes feature a high, slightly rounded vamp that covered the front of her foot. The classic shoe style has become a go-to style in Camilla’s wardrobe.
While she used to stick to designer heels, she now opts for comfort first with brands like Sole Bliss and Eliot Zed, which usually also feature a sensible heel. She doesn’t stray far from those designs, and often wears the same shoes in a variety of shades to pair with her ensembles during her royal appearances.
A close-up of the shoes.
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For Founder’s Day, she paired her skin-tone heels with an Anna Valentine light pink coat dress. The dusty pink tailored dress featured a fit-and-flare, A-line style with a knee-length skirt. The long-sleeve dress featured frayed details throughout, adding a contemporary detail to the formal garment. She completed the look with a diamond brooch that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II and a beige and cream hat by Philip Treacy.
Founder’s Day is the most significant ceremonial event in the Royal Hospital Chelsea calendar. The holiday is known affectionately as Oak Apple Day in honor of the 1651 Battle of Worcester, where King Charles II famously escaped capture by hiding inside an oak tree.
Queen Camilla greets guests.
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The military parade commemorates the institution being founded in 1681 as a refuge for veterans “broken by age or war.” The celebration unites centuries of history with the present-day service of around 300 resident British Army veterans, famously known as the Chelsea Pensioners.