The Queen kept calm and carried on this morning as she continued her jam-packed schedule of engagements despite having a sprained ankle.

Camilla, 76, beamed in a royal blue silk crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare as she arrived in Guernsey with the King.

It is unknown how the Queen hurt her foot, but it happened during Monday’s visit to Jersey and her doctors bandaged the ankle for support.

They arrived at St Peter Port seafront to loud cheers, bright sunshine and clear skies – a stark contrast to the torrential downpours seen in Jersey the day before, despite the island boasting the best sunshine record of the British Isles.

They were greeted with a 21-gun salute from the Castle Cornet, as Charles, 75, and Camilla, presided over a special sitting of the States of Deliberation, Guernsey’s parliament.

The sitting was marked with much fanfare, including two verses of the National Anthem, the Lord’s Prayer in French and a Loyal Address by the Bailiff as Presiding Officer of the States – a role akin to the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Responding, Charles said they were “delighted” to return to Guernsey today, adding: “It is a great joy to be here among you once more today to celebrate the close and special relationship which connects us.”

The King’s arrival was then marked with a Ceremony of Homage, an ancient tradition to mark a monarch’s first visit to the island.

Charles and Camilla – who carried on despite her injury – went on an impromptu walkabout, greeting many of the locals who had spent hours lining the streets awaiting their arrival.

They then headed to Crown Pier where they unveiled a plaque carved in black, polished granite with gilded letters before watching Guernsey dancers, dressed in traditional dress, perform.

Amongst the dancers are also some of the few remaining fluent Guernésiais speakers, Guernsey’s native language.

By Emily Ferguson