Prince Charles and Camilla appeared in high spirits while visiting a theatre and a nightclub in London today as the city reopens after the second Covid-19 lockdown.
The Prince of Wales, 72, used the traditional namaste greeting as he and the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, visited Soho Theatre to celebrate the capital’s night economy.
The couple donned matching blue facemasks during their visit, where they were seen chatting with mayor Sadiq Khan about the city’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
They went on to visit 100 Club in the heart of the capital, which is set to reopen on Friday 11 December after closing its doors in March.
Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, appeared in high spirits while visiting a theatre and a nightclub in London today as the city reopens after the second Covid-19 lockdown
The Prince of Wales could be seen chatting animatedly with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan while visiting the Soho theatre, in the heart of the city
During the visit, the Duchess donned a smart black cape with structured shoulders along with a forest green suit.
She paired the outfit with black leather gloves and carried a smart forest green handbag which perfectly complemented her outfit.
Meanwhile Prince Charles opted for a blue pinstripe suit, adding a pink tie and pocket square for the occasion.
He also donned his £6.50 mask crafted by seamstresses from his Turquoise Mountain Textiles programme.
After watching a short performance at the theatre, the couple went on to the venue’s bar, where they spoke with staff
Camilla donned a smart forest green suit for the occasion, pairing the look with a short black cape and leather gloves
The royals were seen strictly abiding by social distancing while attending the threatre earlier today
Meanwhile the Prince of Wales appeared in high spirits as he chatted with Deputy Mayor for Culture Justine Simons in the threatre’s bar
The royal was animated as he spoke with senior representatives during his visit to the threatre in London today
The facemasks worn by Prince Charles during their visit were made by seamstresses who have been supported through the Turquoise Mountain Textiles programme, which was set up by The Prince of Wales in 2006 to protect heritage at risk and to provide training and jobs around the world.
The couple hoped to celebrate the capital’s night time economy during their visits, which has taken a knock during the Covid-19 crisis.
Hours after the announcement was made that London would be entering Tier 2 restrictions last week, theatres began announcing that they would continue with their schedules performances as planned.
Shows including Six, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and The Play That Goes Wrong will all therefore be able to go ahead as planned, with social distancing and other safety precautions in place.
After watching the rehearsal of the play at Soho Theatre, Prince Charles spoke with Chair of Soho Theatre Dame Heather Rabbatts and one of of the performers
The royal took time to chat with the performers about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on their work over the past nine months
Shortly after watching a performance in the theatre, the royal couple spoke with actors and actresses about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the industry
Camilla maintained social distancing while speaking with performers on stage at the London theatre today
As well as performers of the theatre, Camilla also spoke with staff about the challenges of the past year during her visit with Prince Charles
After visiting the threatre, Prince Charles and Camilla made their way to the 100 Club, on Oxford Street, to discuss how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted the nightclub industry.
The venue has been hosting live music in the capital since opening in October 1942, with musicians including The Rolling Stones and The Clash playing its stage.
The royal’s outing marks the couple’s second appearance in recent days as England reopens after a four week long lockdown.
Last night the couple toured The National Gallery which opened its doors again for the first time yesterday.
The couple sat in the stalls alongside Sadiq Khan as they watched a short rehearsal performance at the Soho Theatre
Camilla and Charles appeared pensive as they watched the performance at the newly opened Soho Threatre this afternoon
Camilla and Charles remained at a social distance from other attendees during the visit to the theatre today
They were shown exhibitions of masterpieces by 17th century Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi and Renaissance painter Titian.
They were given the tour by National Gallery Director Dr Gabriele Finaldi and shared the space with dozens of tourists milling around.
The couple, who wore protective face masks, were joined on the tour by Lady Sarah Chatto, the Queen’s niece.
The central London gallery is hosting the UK’s first major monographic exhibition of the work of Artemisia Gentileschi which first opened in October shortly before lockdown.
The couple met with staff at the theatre, as well as the politician, during their visit in London today, which celebrated London’s night time economy
Prince Charles opted to wear his £6.50 Turquoise Mountain face covering for the occasion, while Camilla wore a navy floral mask
The Prince of Wales has been Patron of the National Gallery since 2017.
Current rules within London, which is a Tier 2 area, mean patrons can visit museums and art galleries in groups of less than six.
Meanwhile venues are also only be able to open with 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors – whichever is lower. Masks are also mandatory at galleries and museums in Tier 2 areas.
The Duchess visited the National Gallery in July after the landmark had unprecedented 111 days with its doors closed.
It was the first major national art museum to reopen in the UK following lockdown.
Prince Charles and Camilla (pictured) have paid a late night visit to the National Gallery in London on the first day of its reopening after the second Covid-19 lockdown in England
The Prince of Wales, 72, and the Duchess of Cornwall (pictured together with National Gallery Director Dr Gabriele Finaldi, right), 73, donned face coverings as they visited the London landmark for a viewing this evening
This week it was revealed the Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will spend Christmas ‘quietly’ at Windsor Castle and will not form a ‘bubble’ with any other family members.
The Queen and Prince Philip traditionally spend the festive season with close family at Sandringham, in Norfolk. But this year they will forgo the festivities and remain at Windsor Castle, where they have been isolating with a ‘bubble’ of staff since October.
It is understood the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will not take advantage of the relaxed Covid restrictions to form a Christmas bubble with other households.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be spending Christmas at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Pictured, the Queen at Windsor Castle last month
It means the couple face spending Christmas Day without any of their four children for the first time since 1949, when the then Princess Elizabeth left a one-year-old Charles in the UK so she could be with Prince Philip in Malta.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will spend Christmas at Highgrove, in Gloucestershire, although they expect to see the Queen and Prince Philip at Windsor at some point over the festive season.
Camilla will also spend time with her family.