Princess Kate and Prince William were notably absent from a Buckingham Palace garden party this afternoon.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first of several planned garden parties at Buckingham Palace today.
The royal couple welcomed guests to the palace grounds as part of the traditional summer events calendar.
This marks the beginning of the royal garden party season, with several more events scheduled in the coming weeks at various royal residences.
Princess Kate and Prince William were notably absent from a Buckingham Palace garden party this afternoon.
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The garden parties are a longstanding royal tradition bringing together thousands of guests from across the UK.
This summer, two additional garden parties will take place in the Buckingham Palace Garden, with another at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The next Buckingham Palace garden party is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th 2025.
The final event will be held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday, July 1st 2025.
These gatherings form part of the royal calendar of public engagements, allowing the monarch to meet people from various walks of life who have made positive contributions to their communities.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first of several planned garden parties at Buckingham Palace today.
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The King has given permission for a special Garden Party to be hosted at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, May 14th 2025.
The event, supported by the Department for Education, will recognise and celebrate those working in education across the United Kingdom.
Approximately 7,000 representatives from across educational fields will attend the gathering.
This special occasion highlights the monarchy's commitment to acknowledging the contributions of educators throughout Britain.
The Education and Skills Garden Party represents one of several themed events taking place during this year's garden party season.
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The King has given permission for a special Garden Party to be hosted at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, May 14th 2025.
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Another special event will take place on Friday, May 16th 2025, when The Not Forgotten Association Annual Garden Party will be held at Buckingham Palace.
This gathering will be hosted by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester.
The Not Forgotten Association is a tri-service charity with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as Patron.
The charity provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for ex-service personnel and serving members who are wounded, injured or sick.
The Garden Party will bring together 2,000 beneficiaries of all ages from across the UK and all military services.
