A quick change! The Queen steps out in her second outfit of the day as she joins an Evensong service looking lovely in lilac with Prince Philip
- Companion of Honour founded by the Queen's grandfather in 1917
- Recognises outstanding achievements in the arts, science and politics
- Monarch looked lovely in lilac floral dress with matching coat and hat
- Earlier today wore pink outfit for train trip with Prince Philip
She's had a busy day of engagements but the Queen still found time to nip home for a quick change before joining a service celebrating the Centenary of the Order of the Companions of Honour at Hampton Court Palace.
The monarch, 91, was picture perfect for a summer evening in a lilac floral dress with a matching coat and hat.
Earlier today, she opted for summery peach as she recreated the first train journey taken by a monarch in the UK.
This evening Her Majesty joins a host of celebrities and figures from the world of politics, science and the arts for Evensong at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.
She was accompanied by Prince Philip, 96, who looked smart in a grey suit for one of the last of his public engagements before his forthcoming retirement in the Autumn.
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The Queen, 91, was picture perfect for a summer evening in a lilac floral dress with a matching coat and hat as she arrived at the Chapel Royal for Evensong at Hampton Court
The Duke of Edinburgh, 96, looked smart in a grey suit as he attended one of his final public engagements before his retirement in the autumn
Top row L-R: Reverend Anthony Howe, Reverend Richard Chartres, Evelyn Glennie, Baroness Warnock, Baroness Amos, Harry Woolf, Robert Smith, Baron Smith of Kelvin, George Osborne, Richard Eyre, reverend Paul Wright, Lt Col Michael Vernon. Middle row L-R: David Young, Baron Young of Graffham, Maggie Smith, Menzies Campbell, Sebastian Coe, Michael Howard, Dan McKenzie, General John De Chastelain, John Major, David Hannay, Baron Hannay of Chiswick, Judi Dench, George Young, Baron Young of Cookham, Thomas Galbraith, 2nd Baron Strathclyde, Mary Peters, Roy Strong. Front L-R: Roger Bannister, Chris Patten, David Attenborough, Janet Baker, Peter Brooke, Norman Tebbit, The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Kenneth Baker, Tom King, David Owen, Michael Heseltine and Bridget Riley
The Queen is greeted as she arrives with Prince Philip to attend Evensong in celebration of the centenary of the Order of the Companions of Honour at the Chapel Royal Hampton Court Palace
The Queen greets the choir before leaving the Evensong celebration
Companion of Honour awards were founded by the Queen’s grandfather, King George, in June 1917 in recognition of outstanding achievements in the arts, science and politics and are strictly limited to just 65 members at any one time, plus the monarch.
New admissions come only with another's death and the Queen is understood to have major say in who is given the gong.
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The honour carries no title, but allows holders to use the letters 'CH' after their names.
The award has previous been given to fellow veteran actress Dame Judi Dench, Olympics star Lord Coe and actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Her Majesty accessorised with her customary pearl jewellery and a glittering diamond brooch
Her Majesty was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses, peonies and crocuses
The Queen greets guests including former prime minister John Major at a reception following the Evensong service
Lovely in lilac: Her Majesty managed a quick outfit change before her second engagement of the day
Prince Philip is retiring from royal duties in the Autumn, but for now it's business as usual
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the service to celebrate 100 years since the founding of the Order of the Companions of Honour
The Queen was all smiles as she departed following the ceremony at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court
Perfectly co-ordinated: Her Majesty was impeccable as always in a lilac outfit
Her Majesty arrives for the ceremony attended by a host of prominent figures, including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Lord Coe and David Attenborough
There are currently 53 companions, including Dame Vera Lynn, Stephen Hawking and David Hockney.
Earlier today, the Queen marked the 175th anniversary of the first train journey by a British monarch by travelling the same route as the historic trip.
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh recreated the journey made by Queen Victoria on June 13, 1842 by taking a Great Western Railway service from Slough to London Paddington.
Resplendent in a summery pink coat and matching hat, Her Majesty smiled and waved to well-wishers as she boarded GWR's new Intercity express train, which is due to enter passenger service later this year.
Dame Maggie Smith, 82, arrives for Evensong in celebration of the Centenary of the Order of the Companions of Honour, which was founded by King George V
Sir David Attenborough, 91, is the only broadcaster among the Companions of Honour
Dame Judi Dench looked elegant in shades of beige as she arrived on the arm of her partner, the conservationist David Mills
Lord Coe was honoured in December 2012 after successfully spearheading the arrangement for the Olympics in London
George Osborne was welcomed into the Order of the Companions of Honour in August 2016
Former foreign secretary Lord Owen with his wife Debbie Schabert
