Camilla coos over an adorable one-year-old at a medals parade for 4th Battalion The Rifles - as she awaits the arrival of Baby Sussex
- Camilla, 71, attended The Rifles medals parade in Aldershot, Hampshire, today
- Duchess of Cornwall could not stop smiling as she touched adorable baby's hand
- Little Cara May Campbell was being held by her mother Sarah Campbell at time
The Duchess of Cornwall could not hold back her joy as she was warmly welcomed by an adorable one-year-old girl in Aldershot today.
Camilla, 71, was pictured talking to little Cara May Campbell and her mother Sarah Campbell while at the medals parade of the 4th Battalion The Rifles.
As she greeted well wishers at the event, Camilla stopped to play with the youngster and appeared to tickle the little girl's hand before grinning at her mother.
The Duchess of Cornwall, pictured, was warmly greeted by one-year-old Cara May Campbell at a medals parade in Aldershot, Hampshire, today
Camilla, 71, left, was full of smiles as she leaned towards the adorable youngster and her smiling mother Sarah Campbell
The medal parade today was held at the New Normandy Barracks in Aldershot where the Rifles are based.
Prince Charles' wife wore an elegant green jacket for the engagement which she paired with a matching pleated skirt and hat.
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The Duchess of Cornwall accessorised her smart outfit with a hat, pair of leather gloves and a small black handbag.
Camilla, who is the Royal Colonel of the 4th Battalion The Rifles, also wore the regiments symbol on her left side, which boldly stood out against the fitted jacket
Camilla, pictured, wore a smart green jacket and pleated skirt for the engagement with a pair of leather gloves and a stylish matching hat
The royal, pictured, donned a statement hat with a green feather on the front for the parade
The Duchess, pictured, chatted and laughed with service men during the medal parade at the New Normandy Barracks today
Camilla, seen left, watched the 4th Battalion The Rifles march around their barracks while standing near their families and friends
Before the ceremony Camilla, left, presented Captain Robert Prince with the Queen's commendation for valuable service medal
Earlier in the day Camilla presented a Queen's commendation for valuable service medal to Captain Robert Prince in the Officer's mess.
She also sat to sign the visitors book in the Officer's mess, which rests underneath a large painting.
The Rifles were formed in 2007 and have since been deployed on five tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as numerous other operations and training missions.
It is a Regular Infantry Battalion and is one of just two infantry units to pilot the new Specialised Infantry (Spec Inf) Role.
The army website explains that Spec Inf Battalions are expeditionary by design, capable and credible and that the battalion has Riflemen working in small and capable teams always deployed on operations.
Camilla signed the visitors book in the Officer's mess before attending the parade
Camilla, pictured, wore pearl earrings and a pin of The Rifles emblem on her green jacket
The 71-year-old, pictured, looked stylish in her dark green outfit and wore a sensible block heel for the outing in Aldershot today
Camilla, pictured, shook the men's hands as she greeted them all with a smile this afternoon
Camilla, pictured, appeared to be in high spirits as she spoke with service men and their families at the barracks
Camilla has visited the Aldershot base several times over the years, including in July 2018 where she was rather impressed by one of the well-groomed riflemen.
During the visit the Duchess told Corporal Jack Stock of the 4th Battalion: 'I very much admire your moustache.'
The royal wore a similar green outfit during this engagement which also featured black ties in the centre and her silver pin.
The Rifles lined up for the Duchess of Cornwall, pictured, during the engagement today
Dozens of family members and other servicemen, pictured watching the parade with Camilla, also attended the ceremony
