King Charles is showing no signs of slowing down! Just days after he returned from a state visit to the United States and Bermuda, the monarch is hosting the first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace, and it coincided with the anniversary of his coronation.
The King, who was looking incredibly suave in a black suit, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, and two of his younger siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also among the royals in attendance.
The royal quartet was seen standing at the top of the stairs, before descending into the gardens where they interacted with the assembled guests.
The party at Buckingham Palace paid tribute to frontline workers across the United Kingdom, whether through volunteer work, working for the emergency services or supporting charitable causes.
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© Getty ImagesVolunteers were honoured at the event
With the guests
One of the people who Charles struck up conversation with was Barbara Keel, the founder of the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary. The charity, which is based in East Sussex, provides a sanctuary for any rejected animal.
© Getty ImagesWhat a unique present
Gift for the King
While meeting a representative from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the King was gifted with a carving of a swift that had been made by a member of the Brownie group.
© Getty ImagesThe monarch was left touched
King’s Award winners
Another higlight for Charles during the party was his interaction with two of the winners of the King’s Award. The pair he chatted to had won the King’s Award for voluntary services.
© Getty ImagesCamilla had her guests in stitches
Funny moment
Camilla clearly left an impression on some of the guests, as she was seen sharing a laugh during one moment at the party.
© Getty ImagesAnne was having a marvellous time
Princess Anne
Anne was on fine form as she interacted with the assembled guests during the event.
© Getty ImagesThe King met Vegas
Friendly puppy
Royal protocol went out the window when Charles met Vegas, a dog trained by the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity. Vegas was very excited to meet the King, jumping up at the monarch.
© Getty ImagesAnne enjoyed meeting Vegas
No favourites
Vegas clearly didn’t play favourites, as he gave Anne the same treatment when the pair met.
© Getty ImagesSophie looked radiant at the event
Duchess of Edinburgh
Sophie looked magnificent in a peach-coloured dress as she spoke to a pair of ladies in fabuolous fascinators.
© Getty ImagesWhat a dapper royal!
Prince Edward
Edward appeared joval as he joined his wife and family at the garden party.
© Getty ImagesThe Duke wore an impressive top hat
Duke of Gloucester
The Duke of Gloucester appeared to be the perfect gentleman at the sunny event.
© Getty ImagesThe Duchess wore a stylish hat
Duchess of Gloucester
The Duchess joined her husband at the party, and she was seen speaking with several guests.
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