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Resplendent in an emerald green evening gown, the Duchess of Cornwall garnered all the attention on the red carpet on Thursday night.

The 69-year-old displayed her trim figure in the green velvet floor-length gown, which she teamed with some dazzling jewels.

She joined her husband, the Prince of Wales, at a dinner for supporters of the British Asian Trust.

Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall, was resplendent in a green flowing gown as she joined Prince Charles at a reception and dinner for supporters of The British Asian Trust on Thursday night

Charles and Camilla joined 450 guests at the central London reception, including famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, politics, business and sport who are backing the charity.

Charles and Asian business leaders founded the organisation in 2007 to take action against the widespread poverty and hardship in South Asia.

The royal looked youthful and radiant as she lit up the red carpet at the event

Charles and Camilla joined 450 guests at the central London reception, including famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, politics, business and sport who are backing the charity

Camilla added some dazzling jewels to her ensemble and had her hair coiffed to perfection

Charles and Asian business leaders founded the organisation in 2007

Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, pose for photographers with British Member of Parliament Priti Patel as they attend a reception and dinner for The British Asian Trust charity's supporters at Guildhall in London

The royal couple posed for photographs with ambassadors of the BAT as they attend a reception and dinner for The British Asian Trust

The duo met beneficiaries at a reception and dinner for The British Asian Trust charity's supporters

Charles, as BAT president, gave a speech to a line-up of guests expected to include film director Gurinder Chadha, Cabinet Ministers Priti Patel and Sajid Javed and BBC radio presenter Nihal Arthanayake who is hosting the event.

The charity was founded in 2007 by the Prince of Wales and a group of leaders from the British Asian business community.

The organisation has supported programmes in education, mental health and anti-trafficking, and has made a difference to the lives of more than three million people in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 

It's been a busy week for Camilla. On Wednesday, the Duchess of Cornwall caused canine chaos when she brought her rescue dogs, Beth and Bluebell, along on an official engagement.

The excitable Jack Russells jumped up at television star Amanda Holden and almost dragged Camilla out of an official photocall - as she was announced as the organisation's Royal Patron.

The charity was founded in 2007 by the Prince of Wales and a group of leaders from the British Asian business community and Camilla was more than happy to lend her support

It's been a busy week for Camilla. On Wednesday, the Duchess of Cornwall caused canine chaos when she brought her rescue dogs, Beth and Bluebell, along on an official engagement

Stars including Boris Becker, left, and Hugh Bonneville and Gurinder Chadha, right, were also in attendance 

But Beth managed to regain the family honour when she almost faultlessly completed a dog agility course for the first time, after which she and Bluebell were rewarded by their royal mistress with some delicious treats.

It's not first time a dog has taken a liking to Amanda. Indeed, while hosting the Animal Hero Awards at Grosvenor House in London in September last year, the TV personality, renowned for her love of animals, was struck down by Baxter, a determined Labrador, who was so pleased to see the star he managed to knock her to the floor.

Camilla was on a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's Old Windsor site on the day she was announced as the world famous rescue organisation's new Royal Patron, following the Queen's decision to step down from the role last year.

In a short address Camilla said: 'I hope I will be patron of Battersea as long as I am standing. After my first visit the inevitable happened [she re-homed a dog].

'This is my fourth visit, my first to Windsor. I want to thank the walkers, staff and volunteers who do such a wonderful job.'

Vets, receptionists, kennel and chattery staff greeted her on arrival - and a well as several of the centre's animals, most of whom are looking for a new home, who formed a canine guard of honour.