Queen Camilla returned to the 2025 Royal Ascot carriage procession on Wednesday wearing a familiar designer — and a quiet shift in her signature footwear style. For day two of the annual racing event, the queen opted for taupe suede pumps with glossy tonal cap toes by Eliot Zed, a British label she’s worn frequently in recent years.

The mid-height kitten heels featured a softly rounded toe and sculpted profile, grounded by a tonal leather toe cap that offered polish without contrast. While not a new silhouette for Camilla, the shoes marked a subtle change from the two-tone Chanel pair she wore on opening day. The swap from beige-and-black to monochrome taupe highlights her preference for low-contrast classics with a functional lean — in this case, a cap-toe finish that added visual depth without deviating from the palette.

She’s favored Eliot Zed’s taupe pumps for several engagements in recent years, including a suede version without the cap toe worn last month at the National Gallery during the unveiling of the official coronation portraits.

Her dress, by Anna Valentine, was a saturated green mid-length crepe silk design with three-quarter sleeves and a gently flared hem. The clean neckline and darted bodice gave the piece a structured shape without added embellishment. A wide-brimmed hat in matching green by Philip Treacy was trimmed with tonal ribbon and tucked brim folds, adding sculptural volume above the minimal ensemble.

Camilla finished the look with silver bangles, a neutral structured handbag and one of her most-worn royal heirlooms: Queen Elizabeth II’s cabochon emerald and diamond brooch. The piece, once part of the late monarch’s regular rotation, has since been worn by Camilla at diplomatic receptions, state visits and garden parties.

Royal Ascot, held each June at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, is one of the most tradition-bound events in the British social calendar. The five-day affair blends championship horse racing with formal dress codes and daily royal arrivals, where every hat, heel and hemline becomes part of the pageantry.