Camilla was lent the exquisite honeycomb-patterned Boucheron tiara by the Queen to mark the historic moment that Prince Charles first hosted the summit in her honour.
Her exquisite turquoise evening gown was by Bruce Oldfield and had a lace and beaded neckline and sleeves.
She was also wearing the Queen's Family Order, her highest personal order of merit, pinned to her shoulder. The order contains an enamelled portrait of the Queen as a young woman surrounded by diamonds and was given to Camilla on her 60th birthday. Her diamond earring and bracelet were a gift to her by her husband.
Prince Charles was no slouch in the style stakes either.
The prince, who celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday, was dressed in Black Tie with Miniature medals including his Garter Star and Order of Merit neck order.
The royal couple were hosting a banquet for Commonwealth Heads of Government at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in the Sri Lankan capital.
The prince and his wife were welcomed by group of Sri Lankan dancers before attending a pre-dinner reception.
Lining the walk from the Hotel Lobby to the Banqueting Room, which will accommodate the pre-drinks reception and the dinner, were 30 volunteers showcasing Sri Lankan fashion through the ages. The banquet will include two short toasts by Heads of Government, and a return speech by The Prince of Wales.
The menu, which was organised by Buckingham Palace staff, consisted of a Terrine of Grilled Vegetables and a Sauce Vierge to start with followed by a main course of Pan Fried Modha (a local fish) with Nuwara Eliya organic vegetables and a sauce Hollandaise.
For dessert there was a delicious Mango and Chocolate Parfait with a Strawberry Macaroon.
Wines included a patriotic Camel Valley Brut, Seyval Blanc 2010 from Cornwall.
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