Queen Camilla Marks Ebony Horse Club 30th at Badminton
Queen Camilla attended the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire on Friday, where she celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Ebony Horse Club and greeted her former husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, during a reception at the prestigious equestrian event.
As president of the Brixton-based charity, Camilla spent the day engaging with volunteers and young people from the organization's south London riding school. The club, which provides riding lessons, workshops, and support programs for disadvantaged youth, marked three decades of operation this year. Camilla has held the role since 2009 and officially opened the Ebony Community Riding Centre in 2011.
During her visit, a teenager demonstrated a horse simulator for the Queen, who took the controls herself to experience the technology designed to build riding skills and confidence in a safe setting. She later entered the arena to watch four young riders from the club perform a musical routine set to "London Calling" by The Clash. Camilla presented rosettes to the performers and their ponies, creating a highlight for the group.
Speaking with broadcaster Clare Balding at the event, Camilla reflected on her longstanding support for...