King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured beaming in the sunshine at Buckingham Palace garden party

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured beaming in the sunshine at Buckingham Palace garden party

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 15/05/2024

- 16:55

The King and Queen stepped out at St Paul's Cathedral earlier today

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King Charles and Queen Camilla dazzled in the sunshine at today's Buckingham Palace garden party.

Among the well-known faces invited to today's event were model Kate Moss, comedian Lenny Henry, artist Tracey Emin, and film director Sir Ridley Scott.


The King and Queen hosted the first Buckingham Palace garden party to celebrate the UK’s creative arts industry.

Around 4,000 guests from the worlds of culture, art, heritage, film, TV, radio and fashion were invited to the prestigious event, from stars of stage and screen to those who work behind the scenes.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended today's garden party

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The garden party celebrated the sector’s value to the economy in helping to showcase British culture on the global stage.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay were among the first celebrities pictured attending the event.

The idea was proposed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and happily supported by King Charles, a passionate supporter of the arts.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Philips was also present today among the well-known celebrities.

Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla looked pretty in pink at today's event

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Media figures invited included Tim Davie, the director general of the BBC and Geordie Greig, the editor-in-chief of the Independent.

The guests mingled with the King, the Queen, Prince Edward, and the Duchess of Gloucester in the spring sunshine.

Love Island host Maya Jama looked stunning in a blue gown as she spoke with King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76.

The King and Queen stepped out earlier today for a service at St Paul's Cathedral.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted several high-profile celebrities at the event

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Queen Camilla and Maya Jama

Queen Camilla speaking to TV host Maya Jama

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The pair attended a service of dedication for the Order of The British Empire.

It came after the King and Queen missed Prince Harry's Invictus Games service at St Paul's Cathedral last week.

The monarch did not see his son, the Duke of Sussex, during his trip to the UK to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

The King and Queen walked up the stairs of St Paul's Cathedral wearing bright red cloaks, where they were joined by almost 2000 people who hold CBEs, OBEs, MBEs and British Empire Medals.

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