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78-Year-Old Queen Camilla Wows with Ballet Skills, Inspiring Older Adults to Get Moving
13 Nov
Summary
- Queen Camilla, 78, enjoys practicing ballet and takes it "very seriously"
- Princess Charlotte, 10, is also a keen dancer, according to her mother Kate
- Ballet provides physical and mental benefits for older adults, says fitness expert

In a recent event at Buckingham Palace, Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles, has showcased her surprising passion for ballet. During a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the English National Ballet, the 78-year-old royal revealed that she enjoys practicing the art form herself, joking that she'll be "putting [the pointe shoes] to practice and making the rest of them all jealous."
Camilla's revelation has inspired older adults, with fitness expert Nicole Chapman stating that ballet is an excellent form of exercise, especially for those in their 70s. The foundations of ballet, such as core stability, mobility, flexibility, and strength, become increasingly important as people age, helping to improve balance, coordination, and posture, and reducing the risk of falls.




