Queen Camilla says she would 'love to go to Hogwarts' while speaking to schoolchildren during surprise appearance at Charleston Festival

Perhaps it was the inclement weather that did it. After the event, Camilla toured the studio at Charleston House, taking in its impressive artwork Queen Camilla looked elegant with her jewel-toned green scarf wrapped around her shoulders as a shawl The royal also wore a series of bracelets on her wrist in blue tones that matched her outfit Queen Camilla smiles during a tour of the studio at Charleston House after a surprise appearance at the opening session of the Charleston Festival The Queen Consort points at the camera as she poses for pictures among the artwork at the studio at Charleston House It was a special day for Queen Camilla, who has a passion for books and readings, when she made a surprise appearance at the opening session of the Charleston Festival Queen Camilla was pictured with an umbrella in hand leaving in the picturesque grounds of Charleston House Camilla waved to crowds, smiling despite the damp British weather, as she left Charleston Festival today Queen Camilla leaves in the rain after a surprise appearance at the opening session of the Charleston Festival In the speech, which marked the third anniversary of her book club, The Queen's Reading Room, as well as its first as a registered charity, Her Majesty said: 'In addition to our five a day and our 10,000 steps, we should all be aiming for at least five minutes of reading every day for invaluable benefits for brain health and mental well-being. Onlookers had their smartphones and cameras ready to get a snap of the Queen Queen Camilla makes her way around the crowds in Rye outside the Church of Saint Mary Royal fans looked delighted to share a moment with Her Majesty as she braved the rainy weather The Queen visited the Church of Saint Mary before heading to literary landmark Lamb House in Rye Queen Camilla was wearing her trusty rain mac to protect her from the elements today The crowds lined up outside Lamb House to greet Camilla before she entered the historic building Queen Camilla's large umbrella kept her dry during the visit to Rye The Queen Consort looked radiant in a vibrant blue dress with a feather pattern for her trip to Rye today Queen Camilla met with the crowds who had waited in the rain outside Lamb House in Rye Queen Camilla arriving for a visit to Lamb House, where many literary greats have lived over the years The Duchess was all smiles as she met with local members of the community in Rye after attending the opening session for the Charleston Festival Queen Camilla arrives at Lamb House, which was built in 1723 by James Lamb, a wine merchant, politician and Mayor of Rye. Wells, The Queen left Lamb House to chants of long live the Queen Royal watchers lined up to get a moment with Her Majesty as she made her way around pretty East Sussex town Rye The Queen shakes hands with royal fans on her walk towards historic Lamb House in Rye Queen Camilla kept her umbrella up throughout the day, shielding her from the miserable British weather Her Majesty was in high spirits as she weaved in and out of crowds in the streets of Rye The Queen Consort had chosen some statement gold earrings for the occasion, as well as her usual stack of bracelets and stunning emerald-cut diamond engagement ring and wedding band Camilla was stopped by fans who wanted to share a moment with the Queen on her literary trip to Rye Qyeen Camilla wore a beautiful blue dress for the occasion with a striking peacock motif Royal fans were delighted to catch a moment with Queen Camilla, who made time to address the crowds despite the rain Camilla is on a literary tour of Rye, first attending the Charleston Festival before visiting the historic Lamb House, the former home of Henry James The crowds were eager to meet Queen Camilla, with some local residents waiting in the rain for three hours just to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty Her Majesty tenderly places her hand of the head of a child during a meet and greet outside the the Church of Saint Mary in Rye The Queen, who has had a passion for reading since she was a child, looked happy to be taking part in the literary events today Queen Camilla bends down to greet a child wearing a bright yellow rain jacket, who looks excited to meet the royal Despite the rain, Camilla appeared in high spirits during her trip around Rye, where she met with local volunteers and listened to them discussing their charity endeavours The Queen Consort gives a wave to photographers during a soggy day out in East Sussex Local resident Julie Barker, 59, and her sister Celia, 70, came with tulips for King Charles in the hope that Camilla would pass them on. Queen Camilla looks through a first edition of a Henry James book in the library at the National Trust property Queen Camilla waves at the crowds as she leaves Lamb House, a historic property in Rye The Queen Consort left Lamb House to chants of 'God save the Queen' from royal fans Her Majesty had received numerous bunches of flowers through her day in Sussex and emerged out of Lamb House with a stunning purple and white bouquet Camilla smiled for the cameras while carrying the impressive bouquet, which consisted of hydrangeas, baby's-breath and wild flowers in purple and blue tones Queen Camilla momentarily ditched her rain mac as the weather eased in East Sussex Queen Camilla leaves lamb house with with broadcaster Gyles Brandreth The Queen met with actor Timothy West and Oscar winner Hayley Mills for a garden party at Lamb House in Rye Queen Camilla shares a moment with Timothy West during the garden party at Lamb House Camilla has previously told how her love of reading began as a child when her father would read bedtime stories to her.