- Duchess of Cornwall looked youthful in Anna Valentine dress
- She joined Prince Charles at meeting of Commonwealth leaders
- Earlier in the day she visited children at library in Sri Lanka
- Has kept her style elegant and simple during tour of Indian region
The Duchess of Cambridge has become a style icon but Camilla has proved she can also be a fashion leader as she stepped out in a pretty white and gold dress today.
The Duchess of Cornwall joined her husband Prince Charles at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Chogm, Sri Lanka.
She looked younger than her 66 years as she greeted the national leaders attending the summit with a handshake and beaming smile.
Sitting pretty: Camilla looks youthful as she takes her seat at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Opening Ceremony
Arriving in style: The Duchess of Cornwall teamed her white and gold dress with beige accessories and pearls
Her floaty chiffon dress is by her favourite designer, Anna Valentine, who also designed her wedding gown.
She teamed her outfit with beige heels and a wicker style handbag while accessorising with pearls.
The dress was an interesting addition to her wardrobe for the tour which has mostly consisted of variety of different pale-coloured tunics.
The gathering of national leaders comes after the couple have been touring India for the last nine days, which coincided with the Prince's 65th birthday.
It is the first time the Prince of Wales has hosted the meeting as he continues to take on more roles usually performed by the Queen.
Strutting their stuff: Camilla walks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife Shiranthi Wickremasinghe
Welcome: President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka greets the Duchess who is thought to be wearing Anna Valentine
Good choice: The floaty chiffon dress flatters the Duchess' figure
Whilst the royal couple have had a number of engagements to attend on their tour, they've also had opportunities for some relaxing downtime - which clearly showed in the Duchess's visage and demeanour today.
She looked slimmer and glowing with health suggesting she has been taking advantage of some spa treatments during her stay the luxury Kumarakom Lake Resort in rural Kerala this week.
The resort is described as the 'only paradise on earth' with infinity pools and has a Ayurvedic spa providing massages and detoxing treatments.
Earlier in the day, the Duchess visited a public library in the capital, Colombo, to praise schoolchildren from all backgrounds in an annual writing competition.
She also presented a prize to Shenuka Corea, the overall winner of the 2012 Commonwealth Essay Competition, which has been run by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883.
Carnival: The Duchess was given a colourful welcome when she visited Colombo Public Library
Glowing: Camilla seems to be enjoying her visit, perhaps having indulged in some relaxing spa treatments at the luxury resort where they have been staying
It is the world's oldest and largest essay competition and is open to all Commonwealth citizens aged 18 or under, offering young people the opportunity to make their voice heard on a global platform.
She arrived to a traditional local welcome featuring brilliantly clad dancers and drummers before chatting with several of the talented youngsters.
Krishnavi Rathnaranjan, 14, who wrote an award-winning essay on Why Reading Makes You Perfect, told the Duchess that JK Rowling was her favourite author.
Supporting literacy: She spoke to children at the library about her love of Harry Potter
Camilla replied: 'Oh, I love Harry Potter. Have you read all the books and seen the films? I was very sad when it finished. She is a brilliant writer.'
The Duchess was also asked to light a ceremonial candle before the official prize-giving ceremony.
Referring to the Prince of Wales, who almost set his jacket alight yesterday when he brushed past an oil burner, she said: 'I hope I don't set this alight. We've already had enough trouble.'
As she left, Camilla thanked everyone and promised to return, saying: 'I hope I will be back before too long.'
The Duchess is keen to promote the benefits of reading and is patron of the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust and First Story, UK charities which help to promote literacy in young people.
Camilla's tour wardrobe: Duchess keeps her style plain and simple during visit to India and Sri Lanka
On day one, left, the Duchess wore a turquoise tunic over white trousers with a garland given to her during a Hindu ceremony by the River Ganges. Day two's outfit, centre, was a floaty white dress brightened up with with blue flower print at the Indian Military Academy, while on and day three, right, she wore a pale gold tunic and matching trousers for a visit to the Akshardham Temple
On day four, she wore a pale pink tunic that look lacklustre next to the vibrant colours worn by students at the Asha Sadan children's home in Mumbai, left. She then changed into a cream ensemble glammed up with diamond earrings for an evening reception
Day five fell on Remembrance Sunday so the Duchess wore a pale grey tunic as she visited Commonwealth Graves, left, and changed into a smart black and white graphic print coat and hat for a service
Another day, another tunic. As the tour rolls on, Camilla wears similar styles in mint, left, and tan
A week into the tour, the Duchess wears a pretty paisley print dress, left, then a white gown for Prince Charle's 65th birthday celebrations
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