The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend an event by wildlife ...

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend an event by wildlife ...
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend an event by wildlife ...

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have attended a lavish 280-guest event which is raising funds for a conservation charity founded by Camilla's late brother Mark Shand. 

Prince Charles, 72, and Camilla, 73, stepped out at the 'A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills' hosted by the Elephant Family at Lancaster House in London, today. 

At the event, the heir to the throne warned that the 'increasing overlap' of the human and animal worlds is in part responsible for the rise of 'deadly zoonotic diseases' like coronavirus.

Watched by his wife, Prince Charles said: 'The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this.'

Camilla looked effortlessly elegant in a pale green Anna Valentine three quarter-length tunic and trousers for the occasion, which included a performance from Katherine Jenkins.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted 'A Starry Night in the Nilgiri Hills', the finale event for Elephant Family's 'CoExistence' campaign

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted 'A Starry Night in the Nilgiri Hills', the finale event for Elephant Family's 'CoExistence' campaign

Prince Charles, 72, and Camilla (pictured together), 73, attended the 'A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills' event hosted by the Elephant Family wildlife conservation charity at Lancaster House in London

Prince Charles, 72, and Camilla (pictured together), 73, attended the 'A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills' event hosted by the Elephant Family wildlife conservation charity at Lancaster House in London

Showing their silly side, the royals held half bear masks up to their face for a funny snap which featured on the front of the auction catalogue

Showing their silly side, the royals held half bear masks up to their face for a funny snap which featured on the front of the auction catalogue 

At the event, the heir to the throne (pictured with his wife) warned that the 'increasing overlap' of the human and animal worlds is in part responsible for the rise of 'deadly zoonotic diseases' like coronavirus

At the event, the heir to the throne (pictured with his wife) warned that the 'increasing overlap' of the human and animal worlds is in part responsible for the rise of 'deadly zoonotic diseases' like coronavirus

Camilla (pictured right) looked effortlessly elegant in a pale green Anna Valentine three quarter-length tunic and trousers

Camilla (pictured right) looked effortlessly elegant in a pale green Anna Valentine three quarter-length tunic and trousers

Camilla accessorised with a woven clutch bag and added a touch more glam with some drop earrings featuring large stones, before completing the look with gold court heels.  

Meanwhile, Charles looked dapper in a navy pinstripe suit with accompanying light blue patterned tie.  

The prince was speaking on behalf of two of his charities - Elephant Family and the British Asian Trust - which had collaborated to host the glamorous fundraising event. 

Stars including Katherine Jenkins, Tom Odell, Lily Cole and reality television star Gemma Collins, were among the guests.

Earlier Charles and Camilla entertained guests at a private reception at Clarence House before walking through the connecting door to Lancaster House next door. 

They greeted supporters before taking their seats inside a tent erected on the lawn for an outdoor screening of 'The Year The Earth Changed', narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

Watched by his wife, Prince Charles (pictured) said: 'The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this'

Watched by his wife, Prince Charles (pictured) said: 'The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this'

The Duchess of Cornwall (pictured right) looked chic in her ensemble, and accessorised with a woven clutch bag, drop earrings and gold court heels

The Duchess of Cornwall (pictured right) looked chic in her ensemble, and accessorised with a woven clutch bag, drop earrings and gold court heels

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