King Charles and Queen Camilla spent an ‘unusual’ Valentine’s Day in Windsor Castle – where they were joined by 12 of their closest friends, an insider has revealed.
The couple, who will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year, reportedly enjoyed a ‘quiet dinner’ at the Berkshire estate on February 14.
An insider told Hello! Magazine: ‘It was a quiet dinner for close friends – about 12 in all.
‘The King and Queen then spent the whole weekend in Windsor, which is quite unusual.’
It is rare for Charles and Camilla to spend such a long period of time at Windsor Castle. However, it is fitting that they spent Valentine’s weekend at the place they tied the knot back in 2005.
A day before the Valentine’s Day dinner, the King and Queen were given adorable Valentine’s cards from young fans at an ‘royal away day’ in Middlesbrough.
The couple were visiting the town’s International Centre as they met children taking part in a craft activity to mark the romantic holiday.
One of the cards said: ‘Welcome King Charles you are the best King ever! I love you so, so much. You are welcomed to Middlesbrough xxx. Love you, from Ruth.’
King Charles and Queen Camilla spent an ‘unusual’ Valentine’s Day in Windsor Castle – where they were joined by 12 of their closest friends, an insider has revealed
Another said: ‘To Queen Camilla. I hope you enjoyed your time here. From Hiyab.’
While in the town’s Central Square later, Charles personally presented a special centenary birthday card to Rona Grafton as she turned 100 years old on February 13.
The visit also saw Camilla take part in a game of table tennis with children, and the couple met community groups trying to reduce local knife crime.
The couple walked into the town’s International Centre to the sound of a group from North East Opera singing ‘Welcome’, a song performed in multiple languages.
Camilla, 77, wore a blue wool coat while the King, 76, was smart in a suit and overcoat given the 5C chill outside as they stepped out of their car and into the building.
The couple, who will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year, reportedly enjoyed a ‘quiet dinner’ at the Berkshire estate on February 14
One of the Valentine’s Day cards made for King Charles for his visit to Middlesbrough
One of the Valentine’s Day cards made for Queen Camilla for her visit to Middlesbrough
Cards made for King Charles III and Queen Camilla for their visit to Middlesbrough
They met those involved in The Junction Foundation and Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland organisations, as well as officers from Cleveland Police and young people from The King’s Trust demonstrating a knife crime education workshop.
The King and Queen also spoke to Middlesbrough Environment City charity workers who promote healthy and sustainable living through community action and events.
They were guided by Bini Araia, founder of Investing in People and Culture (IPC), which operates the International Centre and supports refugees and asylum seekers.
And they spoke to representatives from Repod Doctors, an initiative helping medical practitioners who have come to the UK as refugees to transition into the NHS.
Queen Camilla plays table tennis while visiting the International Centre in Middlesbrough
