Queen Consort looks effortlessly stylish as she joins King Charles to visit the V&A ahead of its landmark African Fashion exhibition

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Despite The Crown's controversial fifth series looming closer, King Charles III and Queen Consort appeared united and in high spirits as the visited the Victoria and Albert Museum today. 

The new monarch, 73 and his wife Camilla, 75, were pictured at the landmark London museum viewing its new African Fashion exhibition. 

The Queen Consort looked elegantly stylish in a black midi dress over the top of a white poplin puff sleeve shirt. 

She completed her sophisticated sartorial with a black cape jacket, as she toured the exhibition, which celebrates creativity, ingenuity and the global impact of African fashion. 

King Charles III and Queen Consort were pictured today visiting the African Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, in London

The King on the other hand cut a smart figure in a royal navy blue single breasted suit. 

He jazzed up his vibrant suit with a baby pink pocket square with a baby blue and navy pattern. 

Charles matched his pocket square to his light pink tie and also wore a poppy, like the Queen Consort, ahead of remembrance day later this month.  

King Charles cut a stylish figure in a royal navy single breasted suit, which he paired with a jazzy pink pocket square and matching tie  

The royal couple were invited to the exhibition, which celebrates creativity, ingenuity and the global impact of African fashion

Today's visit to the V&A is taking place ahead of the State Visit by the President of The Republic of South Africa, who is visiting London from 22nd November to 24th November. 

The Majesties were greeted by Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, Lord Lieutenant for Greater London, and were given the tour by Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman of the V&A and Dr Tristram Hunt, Director at the V&A. 

Charles and Camilla were given a guided tour around the landmark exhibition at the London museum

Their royal majesties were greeted by Chairman of the V&A Nicholas Coleridge (left) and Director of the V&A Tristram Hunt (second right)

King Charles III was greeted by greeted by Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London

Camilla looked effortlessly stylish in a black midi dress and cape jacket over the top of a white poplin puff sleeve shirt 

They also met with Dr Christine Checinska, Senior Curator, African and Diaspora, V&A and Ms Elisabeth Murray, Project Curator, Africa Fashion, who led them through the new exhibition. 

The exhibit highlights African craftmanship and textiles in traditional and contemporary fashion, and showcases Nelson Mandela-related exhibition pieces. 

The exhibition features pieces from Lukhayo Mdingi who celebrates and throw light on mohair production in South Africa; Moses Turahirwa, who pays tribute to ceremonial attire historically worn by Rwandan Royalty; Awa Meité who celebrates the skill of those working in the cotton industry in Mali. 

Before leaving the London museum Charles and Camilla joined a reception of all those who were involved in the exhibits curation. 

King Charles' visit to the V&A African Fashion exhibition is ahead of the State Visit by the President of The Republic of South Africa, who is visiting London from 22nd to 24th November

King Charles III and Queen Consort are pictured here being guided around the V&A museum with Chairman of the V&A Nicholas Coleridge (left) and Director of the V&A Tristram Hunt (right)

Before leaving the London museum Charles and Camilla (pictured) joined a reception of all those who were involved in the exhibits curation

It comes as the Prince of Wales, 40, hosted the Tusk Awards earlier this week, and led a roundtable discussion yesterday on the development and acceleration of African-led conservation at St James's Palace. 

He appeared to laugh along with attendees, sporting a more serious look as he listened during an event with Tusk Conversation Awards winners.

Following the awards ceremony the previous evening, he joined a symposium bringing together this year's winners, alumni from previous awards and conservation experts.

The exhibit highlights African craftmanship and textiles in traditional and contemporary fashion, and showcases Nelson Mandela-related exhibition pieces

The event was an opportunity for Africa's leading minds on the matter to share their knowledge and collective experience and expertise to further collaboration.

The royal later stepped out for a visit to the Royal Africa Society Film Festival at Embankment Garden Cinema, where he was pictured speaking with the organisation's chairperson Arunma Oteh. 

King Charles was also involved with royal engagements, yesterday, including a reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Resettlement of British Asians from Uganda.

He grinned while chatting with actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar whilst hosting the event at the State Dining Room at Buckingham Palace.