EntertainmentPrince William hosts garden party amidst Duchess Kate's health battle

Prince William hosts garden party amidst Duchess Kate's health battle

Royals at a garden party in Buckingham Palace
Royals at a garden party in Buckingham Palace
Images source: © East News

23 May 2024 13:06

Prince William inaugurated the garden party season. Close relatives of the future king were in attendance at Buckingham Palace. The notable absentee, however, was Duchess Kate. Middleton has not yet returned to public appearances after announcing her battle with cancer.

According to the current system, the British royal family primarily serves a representative role. King Charles meets with the Prime Minister, and Duchess Kate recently had the opportunity to contribute her opinions on how politicians should support pro-family policies.

However, the royals' activities revolve around charity and diplomacy — both macro and micro. Besides long-distance travel, whether for lunches or weddings of other monarchs, the princesses and princes also meet within their own circle. And these do not always have to be official ceremonies, such as coronations or funerals.

Garden party at Buckingham Palace

One tradition at Buckingham Palace is organizing so-called garden parties. This year's season's inauguration must have been particularly challenging for Prince William, who attended the event without his wife and children.

The situation must have been even more difficult for him because the guests included representatives from all over the United Kingdom, including charity organizations patronized by Kate and William. Photos show that he occasionally parted with his royal smile. Or maybe it was the fault of the capricious weather?

William could rely on the support of his cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Beatrice wore a pink dress by Beulah London and a white headband, while Eugenie opted for a white dress by Ulla Johnson and a pink headpiece.

Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, also attended the party. The athlete dazzled in a white dress with pink buttons by Laura Green London and a pink AB.LINO hat.

Photographers present nearby captured the royals enjoying their meeting on the lawn. Did they look lovely?

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Prince William with a grim look

Prince William
Prince William© East News | YUI MOK
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Zara Tindall in white

Zara Tindall
Zara Tindall© East News | YUI MOK
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Princess Beatrice in pink

Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice© East News | GEORGE ROGERS-POOL/SIPA
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Princess Eugenia at a garden party

Princess Eugenia
Princess Eugenia© East News | GEORGE ROGERS-POOL/SIPA
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Royal garden party in London
Royal garden party in London© East News | Pool / i-Images
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