They might not have had quite as rapturous a reception as 'WillKat ' but 'ChaCam ' , as the local media has christened them , certainly know how to put on a show . So far , the star is proving to be Camilla who showed off her increasingly confident sense of style during a reception at the British ambassador 's residence in Washington D.C last night . Resplendent in a shimmering silk gown by Bruce Oldfield and her trademark pearl choker , the Duchess of Cornwall cut a glamorous figure as she arrived on the arm of Prince Charles . Scroll down for video . Glamorous : Camilla in a chic Bruce Oldfield gown during a banquet on the second day of the US tour . Looking good : The Duchess has also used the occasion to show off a chic new haircut . But Camilla is n't the only one who has proved a hit with the US public , with Charles also pulling in the crowds - most obviously during a whistle-stop tour of Washington 's many monuments yesterday . Arriving to cries of 'Welcome your Highness ! ' , a clearly delighted Prince of Wales happily stopped to chat to schoolchildren and their parents outside the Lincoln Memorial . Not everyone knew who they were however , with one little boy asking his mother : 'Who is that man ? ' 'The future King of England , ' she replied as she swiftly snapped a photo on her iPhone . Charles and Camilla are now on the third day of a four-day state visit that has been described as 'your grandfather 's royal visit ' by the local Washington Post . New name : The royal couple have been re-christened 'ChaCam ' by the local media . Warm welcome : Both Charles and Camilla have enjoyed a rapturous reception from local people . In a piece headlined , 'Camilla and Charles don ’ t get the WillKat [ William and Kate ] treatment , but it ’ s still royal ' , the paper went on to contrast the 'high-volume excitement worthy of boy-band ' that greeted the Duke of Cambridge with the quieter one offered to his father . But while Charles and Camilla are n't getting the rockstar reaction enjoyed by the younger generation , the visit is seen as 'crucial ' - for Charles at least . That echoes comments made by British Ambassador to the US Sir Peter Westmacott who described the tour as being a fillip for Anglo-American relations . ' I am so pleased to welcome The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall back to the United States , ten years after their first official visit together , ' he said ahead of the royal couple 's arrival on Tuesday night . Looking around : Charles and Camilla spent their first full day touring Washington D.C. Star of the show : Camilla , who is clearly been enjoying the tour , has enjoyed a particularly warm welcome . Smile ! Yesterday , the Duchess obligingly posed for a selfie outside the Lincoln Memorial . Cheering for Charles : Local teenagers wait for the royal couple to emerge from the Lincoln Memorial . 'Their trip to Washington and Kentucky will showcase the best of the transatlantic relationship - promoting democratic values , combating climate change , preserving the natural environment , creating opportunities for the next generation - and provide yet another reminder of the essential role the Royal Family play in keeping that relationship special . ' Much of the itinerary is taken up with marking big anniversaries , among them the 800th birthday of the Magna Carta and the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln 's assassination . Both were ticked off the list yesterday , with Charles and Camilla starting the day at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington and , in Charles ' case , ending it at the National Archives for a viewing of the 1297 Magna Carta . Today 's schedule , which , if yesterday is any indication , will also be covered rather breathlessly by the local press , will see 'ChaCam ' visit President Lincoln 's cottage in Washington D.C. Later , the royal couple will be whisked to the White House where they will meet President Obama in the Oval Office for the second time since he took office . President Obama is the sixth American president to entertain Charles , who has visited the US on 23 separate occasions , during his royal career and is unlikely to be the last . Tour : Yesterday afternoon saw them visit Mount Vernon , the home of President George Washington . Patriotic : Camilla is introduced to a British Airedale named Gunner who was dressed in a Union Flag scarf . Cuddle : Gunner was on the receiving end of a right royal pat courtesy of the Duchess of Cornwall . Pleased to see you : Camilla gets a warm welcome from performers at the Shakespeare Theatre Company . Shake on it : The Duchess shakes hands with well-wishers as she leaves the Shakespeare Theatre Company .
Camilla cut a glamorous figure in gold silk during a banquet last night . Bruce Oldfield dress was worn with one of her trademark pearl chokers . The Duchess wore an ivory lace gown by British designer John Galliano and black pumps to the event at Blenheim Palace - where she is staying while on holiday in Oxfordshire for two weeks before returning home Have received a rapturous , if relatively muted , reception from locals . Charles and Camilla have been christened 'ChaCam ' by the local press . Are due to meet President Obama at the White House this afternoon .