Garden Party Season starts earlier and earlier every year during King Charles’s reign. I can’t remember QEII hosting a garden party this early in May! I truly wonder how long this party has been on the books – probably for a while, considering the turnout. Tons of people turned out at Buckingham Palace and they seemed to have nice, sunny weather for the party. There was one garden party last year, hosted by Prince William and his cousins, where there was a huge rainstorm. People were soaking wet and basically stranded in this open-air pavilion outside Buckingham Palace.
Anyway, Wednesday’s garden party was hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla, with assists from Princess Anne, Prince Edward, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. None of the younger royals – no Prince William, no Kate, no York princesses, no Zara and no Peter. It could have used some youth and vitality, but hey, people seemed genuinely pleased to see Charles & Cam, so it is what it is. This is what the people want.
I was shocked to learn that Camilla’s prissy doily dress is Dior – this is such a terrible advertisement for Dior, especially with how Camilla styled it. Nurse’s stockings and turquoise jewelry, egads. The British press is already making a big deal about how Camilla is wearing “one of Meghan Markle’s favourite brands.” Yeah, again, this is not a great ad for Dior. Camilla looks so much better in her little floral cotton housedresses.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand at the top of the Garden steps, as the National Anthem is played, before the start of The King’s garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 07, 2025 in London, England.,Image: 996286847, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Queen Camilla meets guests during The King’s garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 07, 2025 in London, England.,Image: 996286869, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: King Charles III meets guests during The King’s garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 07, 2025 in London, England.,Image: 996286941, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the top of the Garden steps before the start of The King’s garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 07, 2025 in London, England.,Image: 996286968, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: King Charles III laughs with guests during The King’s garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 07, 2025 in London, England.,Image: 996286984, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand at the top of the Garden steps, as the National Anthem is played, before the start of a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London
Featuring: King Charles III, Queen Camilla
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 07 May 2025
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London
Featuring: King Charles III, Queen Camilla
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 07 May 2025
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Queen Camilla speaks to guests during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London
Featuring: Queen Camilla
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 07 May 2025
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
