For years, Geri Halliwell-Horner has been a style icon known for her pristine, all-white wardrobe. Whether at glamorous premieres, race days, or high-profile society events, the former Spice Girl has consistently wowed with her chic monochrome looks.

However, on Wednesday, the 53-year-old surprised fans by stepping out in a fashionable camel coat. The occasion? A reunion with Queen Camilla, 78, at Maggie’s cancer care centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

The visit was a significant one, marking the 30th anniversary of the first Maggie’s centre opening. Both Geri and Queen Camilla spent time engaging with individuals living with cancer, listening to their personal stories of resilience and the critical support they have received from Maggie’s Cheltenham.

Queen Camilla, who serves as the patron of the charity, celebrated alongside Geri as they acknowledged Maggie’s impressive network. With 27 centres across the UK, the charity continues its vital mission of supporting those affected by cancer, a commitment that remains as strong as ever in its three decades of service.

Her Majesty is patron of the charity, which now has 27 centres across the UK supporting people affected by the disease, and is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. 

But can you guess the reason behind Geri’s fashion switch-up for the royal meeting? 

Geri Halliwell-Horner’s been known for her signature all-white wardrobe for years, regularly stepping out in chic monochrome looks at public appearances, race days, premieres and society events

However, on Wednesday, the former Spice Girl, 53, swapped her trademark white ensembles for a stylish camel coat as she reunited with Queen Camilla, 78 (L-R Geri, Queen Camilla, and Dame Laura Lee)

While the singer-songwriter is rarely seen in anything other than white at social engagements, it’s believed that camel or beige tones are considered neutral, understated and respectful choices, particularly when meeting senior royals. 

Neutral shades such as camel are also thought to be favoured for engagements as they complement other muted tones, which Queen Camilla herself is known to wear. 

During the heartwarming visit, Geri looked elegant in her camel coat and cream turtleneck jumper as she took a moment to sing the Queen’s praises after she greeted her with a warm kiss on each cheek.  

Geri, who has recently been introduced to the charity, said: ‘I think it’s absolutely amazing. I appreciate everything so much more when I have support, and you bring joy into that process, and that’s what Maggie’s does.

‘I’m such a big fan of the Queen. I think she’s amazing and stoic. I think she’s fantastic, a formidable force of nature. She’s watched Maggie’s grow, and it teaches us that we need each other.’

The singer joined the Queen as she met cancer patient Caitlin Warrington, 23, who was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer when she was just 14, and suffered relapses at 16 and 18. She is now in remission.

Explaining how Maggie’s had helped them, Caitlin said: ‘It’s not just for me but for my also mum as well. We both come for support, and financially as well, so it’s been really great.’ 

Caitlin’s mother, Nikki, said: ‘As we all know, in a hospital environment you just don’t get that support, when you’re sat in cold waiting rooms or you’re sat by a bed. Once the treatment is over you are just left on your own.’

The pair visited Maggie’s cancer care centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the first Maggie’s centre 

During their visit to the charity, they met people living with cancer and heard first-hand about their experiences of being supported by Maggie’s Cheltenham

Her Majesty is patron of the charity, which now has 27 centres across the UK supporting people affected by the disease, and is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary (pictured with artist Eileen Hogan)

But can you guess the reason behind Geri’s fashion switch-up for the royal meeting?

Camilla replied: ‘There are hundreds of questions to ask which nobody has time to answer, which you come here and there are people ready to answer.’

The Queen, in a blue cashmere suit by Fiona Clare, had arrived under an umbrella and was greeted by Maggie’s chief executive Dame Laura Lee and Cheltenham’s mayor, Cllr David Willingham.

In a speech, she described Maggie’s as ‘a bright, peaceful place, with inspiring people full of stories about the difference that Maggie’s had made to them and to their families.

Paying tribute to Maggie Keswick Jencks, a writer, gardener and designer who used her own experience of cancer to co-found the drop-in centres, which offer free psychological, emotional and practical support, she said: ‘I cannot help but look around and reflect how proud Maggie would be to see her incredible legacy.

‘She understood – for herself and for others – the importance of feeling in control, rather than a helpless victim. She knew how vital it is to have access to information about treatment and the various options available.

‘Above all, Maggie was convinced that people living with cancer crave a beautiful, comforting environment as they face the unknown; a place where they needn’t pretend to be fine; where they can receive expert support, sympathy and a cup of tea – and where laughter can come as naturally as tears, because sometimes that’s what’s wanted.’

Before she left, Camilla unveiled a portrait of herself, by artist Eileen Hogan, which had been commissioned by the King and donated to Maggie’s by the artist. It shows Camilla sitting at her desk at Birkhall.

The Cheltenham centre, which Camilla opened in 2010, has recently been extended and had landscaping to enhance the space.

While the singer-songwriter is rarely seen in anything other than white at social engagements, it’s believed that camel or beige tones are considered neutral, understated and respectful choices, particularly when meeting senior royals (pictured 2025)

Neutral shades such as camel are also thought to be favoured for engagements as they complement other muted tones, which Queen Camilla herself is known to wear

There were more kisses between Camilla and Geri as the Queen left.

Dame Laura said: ‘We are always delighted to welcome our President, Her Majesty the Queen, to our centres and to do so today at the start of our 30th anniversary year is very special.

‘Her heartfelt words about the importance of our expert care and the impact of Maggie’s vision on those facing cancer are touching and powerful. We are so honoured she has chosen to share them with us.

‘I am so incredibly grateful to Her Majesty for all the support she has so generously given since she became our President in 2008.

‘I know her words will help encourage more people to come to us for support and find ways of experiencing the joy of living despite a daunting cancer diagnosis.

‘As we now look towards the next three decades of Maggie’s, with the aim of realising our ambition of having 60 centres across the UK so no one faces cancer alone, it is wonderful to know she is with us every step of the way.’