King Charles and Queen Camilla Set the Sartorial Pace for the Summer Garden Parties
Kick-off celebrations for garden parties commence - Enjoying the outdoor social events of summer garden parties.
Get ready to don your finest, because the fashion set has spoken! The first garden party of the season at Buckingham Palace, hosted by King Charles III (76) and Queen Camilla (77), marked the start of the sartorial showdown, and the royal duo did not disappoint.
King Charles, sporting a debonair grey cutaway and a swanky top hat, stuck to the dress code for garden parties, wherein gentlemen are expected to wear cutaways or formal suits[2]. On the other hand, Queen Camilla, turned heads in a stunning dark teal ensemble by Christian Dior with a covetable wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy[1]. The Queen's outfit was a perfect match to Charles's light blue waistcoat and pocket square.
The eclectic fashion parade didn't end there. Princess Anne (74) chose a coat-dress style by Shibumi, adorned with the Queen's Three-Strand Pearl Necklace[4]. The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie (60), looked fabulous in a black and white floral dress from Erdem[4]. Many guests opted to wear national dress or uniforms, adding a burst of color and culture to the event[2].
The garden party, dating back to the 1860s, serves as an opportunity for the monarch to express gratitude to exceptional members of the community for their dedication and to honor public service[3]. Approximately 30,000 people are invited annually to attend the various garden parties.
The palace gates swang open at 3 pm local time, and the event began an hour later, with the royal family's grand entrance, followed by the playing of the national anthem by a military band[3]. Guests then proceeded to enjoy some delightful cake and tea, stroll through the palace gardens, or engage in a chat with one of the royals.
This year, the garden party season is set to be a busy one at Buckingham Palace, with three royal garden parties and two themed garden parties on the horizon. Here's the lineup:
- May 7: Buckingham Palace, London
- May 20: Buckingham Palace, London
- July 1: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland
- May 14: "Education and Skills" garden party, Buckingham Palace
- May 16: Not Forgotten Association garden party, Buckingham Palace
Get ready to grab your tickets and join the festivities!
- King Charles
- Camilla
- Garden Party
- Buckingham Palace
- Gloucester
- Royal Family
- Women
- Christian Dior
- Philip Treacy
- Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
- Shibumi
- Erdem
- National Dress
- Uniform
- Themed Garden Parties
- Education Sector
- Not Forgotten Association
- Following the garden party at Buckingham Palace, led by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the event became a showcase for the fashion-and-beauty choices made by the royal family. For instance, Queen Camilla stunned in a dark teal ensemble by Christian Dior, complementing King Charles's light blue waistcoat.
- As an essential part of British lifestyle, home-and-garden events, such as garden parties at Buckingham Palace, provide opportunities for the royal family to engage with their community, especially women like Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who wore a black and white floral dress from Erdem to the gathering.
