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The King and Queen in front of Crown Pier, St Peter Port, Guernsey© CHRIS JACKSON

Queen Camilla sports injury on day two of Channel Islands visit with King Charles

 Their Majesties visited Guernsey on Tuesday

Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
Updated: July 16, 2024
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Queen Camilla was pictured wearing a support bandage on her foot on Tuesday as she stepped out in Guernsey.

The King and Queen were visiting the Island on day two of their tour of the Channel Islands which kicked off in Jersey on Monday when Her Majesty was reported to have suffered an ankle sprain. 

Whilst in Guernsey the royal couple met with well-wishers on their way to the Special Sitting of the States of Deliberation of Guernsey’s Parliament.

And despite the heavy rain in Jersey the day before, Charles and Camilla enjoyed greeting the crowds in St Peter Port, with the Queen even tucking into an ice cream, as seen in the clip below...

WATCH: Queen Camilla cools off with an ice-cream in Guernsey

Now see the best photos from their day in Guernsey...

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Queen Camilla and King Charles arrive to much celebration from gathered well-wishers ahead of the Special Sitting of the States of Deliberation of Guernsey's Parliament© Getty

Camilla's sprain

Despite her injury, the Queen still looked incredibly stylish in a pair of low-heeled Chanel pumps, using her umbrella to support her as she walked beside her husband.

As for the rest of her outfit, Camilla opted for a vibrant royal blue coatdress and beamed for the camera as she waved to the gathering crowds.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a walk about to meet members of the public in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, d© Andrew Matthews - PA Images

Beaming for the camera

Charles was in high spirits as he met with well-wishes wearing a summery, light grey suit, silver tie and blue pocket square to match his beloved wife.

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Queen Camilla and King Charles III arrive to much celebration from gathered well-wishers ahead of the Special Sitting of the States of Deliberation of Guernsey© Chris Jackson

The royal duo

The King and Queen couldn't have looked happier as they made their way past members of the public who had gathered to see them. 

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 King Charles III attends the Special Sitting of the States of Deliberation of Guernsey Parliament during an official visit to Guernsey on July 16© Chris Jackson

Royal duty

Charles pictured during the Special Sitting of the States of Deliberation of Guernsey’s Parliament.

The King is known as the Duke of Normandy on the Channel Islands, dating from when William the Conqueror’s son, Henry I, seized the Duchy of Normandy, including the islands, in 1106.

At official functions, islanders raise the loyal toast to "The Duke of Normandy, our King".

The States sitting was followed by a Ceremony of Homage, a tradition that is observed when the monarch first visits Guernsey.

Historic title-holders, seigneurs and dames of small parcels of land known as fiefs, paid homage during the ceremony, which was held in French.

During the ceremony, Charles was presented with some ceremonial silver spurs.

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 King Charles III meeting guests at the tea party in Guernsey© Getty

Tea party

Whilst in Guernsey, the King and Queen met with the daughters of a Navy veteran who taught the King how to fly helicopters. 

Tricia Voute and Carina Howitt explained how delighted they were to have been invited to a tea party following their father and Guerneyman, Peter Voute's, death in February. 

"The King wrote to us personally after our father had passed. It was very kind and not expected.

"It was like a posthumous gift from our dad. (He) was very private about it… so we were very surprised to hear and we were very touched that he remembered (him).

"We thought we would get a generalised note saying the King passes on his condolences but it was the sheer kindness of the letter – which is very private – and the flowers that he sent us that moved us very deeply."

Mr Voute, who had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, was also an usher at Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981.

When asked how their father spoke of the King, his daughters said: “They were all young and happy times. Our father always spoke very well of him, very personally of him and that follows through to all the family.

“He always said he was one of the most natural pilots he’d ever taught and he always said that he was just really good fun, a really good person. He rated him extremely highly.

“They’ve kindly asked us to be here because of that."

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King Charles greets crowds in Guernsey© Getty

Warm welcome

The crowds gathered in the sunshine to greet the King and Queen as they toured local businesses around St Peter's Port.

Charles was greeted with cheers, handshakes and even a kiss from one local. 

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King Charles tries 'Charles' Golden Ale Beer© Shutterstock

Special brew

The King took a sip of Charles golden ale from the Little Big Brew Company, a local craft brewery established in 2020.

The new brew was created to celebrate the King's coronation.

Speaking after his visit, Dan O’Brien, director and head brewer at LBBC, told the PA news agency: "He seemed to enjoy it. He tasted it.

"He told us 'That's as much as I can manage as I've got a long day ahead'."

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Queen Camilla samples some Channel Island cider© Getty

Meanwhile, Camilla sampled some Channel Island cider from The Flying Donkey's stall. 

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 King Charles III And Queen Camilla meet with Somerville Tamsin, affectionately known as Tamtam! the Golden Guernsey Goat© Getty

Royal Guernsey Goat

The King and Queen met eight-year-old Golden Guernsey goat, Tamsin, affectionately known as Tamtam!

She became the first livestock breed to be granted a protective title in recent history. 

The royal title will apply to all Golden Guernseys on the island and elsewhere in the world.




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Pre-birthday cheers© ANDREW MATTHEWS

Pre-birthday cheers

The King and Queen's visit to Guernsey finished with a group of children from Sark School singing Happy Birthday for Her Majesty in Serquaise French. 

Camilla will celebrate her 77th birthday on Wednesday 17 July - which coincides with the State Opening of Parliament. 

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A gift for Her Majesty© WPA Pool

A gift for Her Majesty

The Queen looked incredibly touched as she was given a birthday card from the school children. 

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