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Queen Camilla continued the Commonwealth Day festivities on Monday evening as she donned her evening dress to attend a Reception.
The Queen, 76, opted for an A-line black dress with white detailing down the middle as she joined guests at Marlborough House.
Her appearance followed an earlier service at Westminster Abbey, at which Camilla and Prince William led the royal family for the annual celebration.
They were flanked by Princess Anne, the Duke of Edinburgh (who celebrated his 60th birthday this weekend) and his wife, Duchess Sophie, and other royals including the Duke of Kent.
As Camilla arrived, she was pictured meeting guests and delegates from Commonwealth countries including a Samoan band.
Queen Camilla opted for a black evening dress as she arrived at Marlborough House on Pall Mall in central London this evening for a Commonwealth Day reception
She was greeted at the entrance of Marlborough House by Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, who was also dressed in a glamorous black gown.
As she met with the guests at the reception, Camilla was pictured beaming - a sign she is pleased to be back carrying out royal duties following a little time off for
Her solo appearance comes after the queen shared a sweet moment with Prince William at Westminster Abbey, as they led the royals into the Commonwealth Day service in the absence of King Charles, who is taking time out as he undergoes cancer treatment.
The Prince of Wales and the Queen appeared to put a day of royal chaos behind them as they were joined by Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey.
The heir to the throne was pictured leaving Windsor Castle with the Princess of Wales. However, she did not attend the service due to her continuing recovery from the 'planned abdominal surgery' she had in January.
As the Queen arrived at Marlborough house, she was greeted by Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal and the pair shared a kiss on the cheek as a warm and informal greeting
Baroness Scotland of Asthal also opted for a black evening dress with a jacquard effect and a glitzy belt at the waist
Camilla shook hands with Baroness Scotland of Asthal's husband, Richard Mawhinney on arrival
The Queen's elegant dress included white detailing on the bodice and the cuffs, and she appeared to be sporting her blue Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet too
Queen Camilla beamed as she met guests inside Marlborough House at the reception
The Queen, who has been taking some time off of royal duties to rest after taking on more than she would normally do while King Charles recovers, appeared thrilled to be back at work
The Queen beamed as she shook hands with guests at the reception
Queen Camilla shook hands with one of the members of the Samoan band as they performed for guests
Following their performance, Queen Camilla stood among the band members for a photo
Camilla looked thrilled to be back in action after taking some time off royal duties
MailOnline understands that Kate - who last stepped out with the Royal Family for the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham - was heading to a private appointment instead.
It came as Kensington Palace came under increasing pressure to release the original Mother's Day photograph after the Princess of Wales apologised after she admitted she had edited the family portrait of herself sitting with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Experts told MailOnline it was changed using Photoshop and related AI tools.
Queen Camilla and Prince William share a giggle as they lead the royals at Westminster Abbey
Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal watch a dance performance during the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London
Queen Camilla and Prince William attendedthe Commonwealth Day service in King Charles' absence
Prince William leaves Windsor for Westminster Abbey this afternoon with his wife the Princess of Wales next to him. She has not attended the Commonwealth Day service
Prince William leaves Westminster Abbey following this afternoon's service
Commander Rob Dixon, equerry to Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the 2024 Commonwealth Day Service
William chats to choirboys who were taking part in the high-profile event
William, dressed in a dark blue suit, could be seen speaking to guests at today's service.
The Prince of Wales chatted with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal as they waited near the Great West Door for the Queen to finish meeting people in the welcoming line.
The prince greeted Edward with a friendly pat on the arm and a kiss on both cheeks, before standing in conversation with his aunts and uncle.
As Camilla approached, William was seen to say 'hello' to his stepmother before moving forward to kiss her on both cheeks.
They smiled and chatted as they stood side by side ready for the national anthem to be played.
Outside Westminster Abbey, a handful of protesters had gathered with bright yellow placards bearing the slogan 'Down with the Crown'.
Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, said: 'The royals need to stop using the Commonwealth as a vehicle for their own PR.
'The platitudes we hear from Charles and Camilla only serve to paper over serious concerns about human rights abuses and a lack of democracy in many Commonwealth countries.
'The royal family funded, promoted and defended slavery for centuries, and then presided over an
