Queen Camilla has urged older people to “keep dancing” in a message to mark International Day of Older persons.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Camilla said on Sunday: “Today, to mark the International Day of Older Persons, I know that a veritable flock of dancers has swanned into the Royal Academy of Dance for a series of workshops, talks and presentations, joined online by friends from across the world.

“As a devoted, if slightly creaky, Silver Swan myself, I very much wanted to send you my warmest wishes for a wonderful day of fellowship and fun, celebrating the huge benefits that ballet has brought to our lives.”