Riding high! Duchess of Cornwall is elegant in a trench coat as she is named patron of a horse charity supporting mental health in the military
- Duchess of Cornwall, 73, has been named patron for the charity HorseBack UK
- The organisation provides help to those needing mental health support
- Statement said royal ‘understands’ the ‘positive impact’ horses can have’
- Camilla was elegant in a trench coat in an undated photo released by charity
She shares a fondness for horses with her mother-in-law the Queen, so it was no surprise that the Duchess of Cornwall looked right at home as she made a visit to HorseBack UK.
The royal, 73, has been named patron for the organisation, which provides help to those needing mental health support, and runs courses for former and serving members of the armed forces suffering from both physical and mental life-changing injuries.
In an undated photograph released today, Camilla, who has spent most of the last year at Clarence House in London, wrapped up in a trendy trench coat as she paid a visit to the Scottish charity, which is based in Aberdeenshire.
The organisation said the royal, who is a keen rider, understands how horses can help have a positive impact on wellbeing and recovery.
She shares a fondness for horses with her mother-in-law the Queen, so it was no surprise that the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, looked right at home as she made a visit to new patronage HorseBack UK
HorseBack UK provides help to those needing mental health support, and runs courses for former and serving members of the armed forces suffering from both physical and mental life-changing injuries.
In snaps released from a visit to the organisation, Camilla looked natural and relaxed with just a hint of mascara and a glossy lip, as well her hair neatly blown dry into her normal style.
In one photograph, the royal could be seen chatting with Horseback UK co-founder Jock Hutchison as they walked through a stable.
In another, Camilla reached up to stroke a horse named Peopleton Brook while chatting to staff from the charity.
In an undated photograph released today, Camilla who has spent most of the last year at Clarence House in London , wrapped up in a trendy trench coat as she paid a visit to the Scottish charity, which is based in Aberdeenshire
Like many members of the royal family, Camilla is keen on horses, and learned to ride as a child.
Co-founder Emma Hutchison said: ‘We are incredibly grateful to the Duchess of Cornwall for accepting the invitation to become our patron.
‘As a keen equestrian herself, HRH understands how horses can help have a positive impact on our wellbeing and recovery.’
HorseBack UK has been running its military courses since 2009 to empower serving and former forces personnel.
Using horsemanship and outdoor activities, they deliver personal development programmes that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, along with a nationally recognised qualification.
Camilla’s stepson, the Duke of Sussex, is known for his work supporting wounded, sick, and injured veterans and armed forces members through the Invictus Games
Camilla’s stepson, the Duke of Sussex, is known for his work supporting wounded, sick, and injured veterans and armed forces members through the Invictus Games.
Last year, he praised the introduction of mandatory mental health training in the British military as an ‘amazing step forward’.
In a statement, former soldier Harry said the training, which began in April, will help ‘protect and strengthen the potential and resilience’ of armed forces personnel.
Harry has also spearheaded the development of the mental health platform HeadFIT, which aims to help members of the military with their wellbeing.
It comes amid a busy period for the Duchess of Cornwall, who recently joined Prince Charles to meet with theatre royalty as they headed to the West End to reopen the Theatre Royal Drury before travelling to Hyde Park for an official visit.
The couple were joined by Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber, 73, who gave the pair a personal tour of the venue, before Charles officially reopened the historic theatre.
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