Camilla sends two subtle signals as she wears unusual design on visit

Queen Camilla has proved once again that the Royal Family enjoys sending subtle messages through their unique outfit choices. Shrugging off the rain and greeting waving crowds in Rye for a

solo engagement, Camilla donned her best dress and attended an event celebrating literature in Sussex on May 16. Fashion stylist, Danielle Rogers-Clark of Give Good Dress, was among the

crowds who greeted Camilla as she took centre stage for her royal visit greeting fans from around the world. For the occasion, Her Majesty chose to wear a long, flattering, greenish blue

shirt dress with demure sleeves and a tie front. The striking dress was made with Liberty Green Peacock Manor Silk. She has been known to wear leopard print before, but the royal decided to

take a bold peacock print for a spin on this occasion. Danielle told Express.co.uk: "A peacock symbolises power, strength and confidence, attributes that Camilla has shown in abundance,

particularly during the last few months, holding the fort whilst the King and the Princess of Wales have been recovering and unable to partake in Royal engagements." The fashion

stylist added the symbolism continues with the colour combination of the green and blue dress, signifying "reliability". Danielle added: "The combination of the green and the

blue of the dress signifies, health, stability and reliability, perhaps a way of reassuring the British Public that despite the recent health woes, it is business as usual for the Royal

Family." King Charles’s wife who is a fan of sustainable fashion has worn the dress on prior royal engagements, proving key wardrobe pieces can be worn again. Danielle commented:

"My day was made when she commented on my ‘wonderful shoes’ which were by Sophia Webster [known for her striking butterfly designs]." The fashion stylist added the Queen was

"radiant and in good spirits" and took the time to greet the crowds, even crouching down to talk to a two-year-old wearing a little raincoat. Battling the harsh weather, and trying

to protect her bouncy blow dry, Camilla held onto a clear umbrella so that "royals can be clearly seen by the public". The Queen met members of local organisations including the

Royal Voluntary Service and Mothers’ Union at the church before walking along the street to residence Lamb House. The Queen then viewed a literary collection Lamb House, once home to

novelists Henry James, Rumer Godden and E.F. Benson. She then attended a garden party where Oscar-winning actress Hayley Wills and actor Timothy West read extracts from E.F. Benson's

novel Mapp and Lucia, which is set in Rye. Earlier in the day, the Queen attended the Charleston Festival where she was seen speaking with celebrity guests - Sir Lenny Henry, as well as

children's book author Jacqueline Wilson. Camilla spoke of her love of Harry Potter as she’s previously revealed that she enjoys reading the popular seven-part book series to her

grandchildren, "more than anything else".