You know what we don’t see enough of? Prince Charles hanging out with his beloved sister, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal. Anne and Charles are close in age, and Anne has always been the sibling Charles is closest to. Anne joined Charles and Camilla yesterday at a Buckingham Palace garden party. Does anyone know if Anne is a drinker? The only thing that would have made this garden party better is a few photos of Anne and Camilla doing shots together.
Charles got to host yesterday’s palace garden party because, apparently, the Queen wasn’t feeling it. No, she’s passing on more duties to Charles every year, and so she wanted Charles to host the first of this season’s garden parties:
It’s party time at the palace! Each year, Queen Elizabeth hosts up to three garden parties on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, as well as one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.
But for her first party of the season, the Queen asked son Prince Charles to step in as host. The monarch, 93, has been slowly handing over certain royal duties to senior members of the royal family over the past few years. She’s given several of her patronages to Prince William, Prince Harry and Kate Middleton, and Charles has begun attending many events in place of his mother. He hosted over 500 engagements in 2018 — more than William and Harry combined.
Of all Charles’ many events and duties, I would hope that “hosting a garden party” is probably one of the most fun. Although I watched that documentary, Charles At 70, and honestly, he seems to completely enjoy his job now – he loves meeting people and making small talk and cracking weird jokes and yelling at animals. At one time, he was “the awkward prince,” but he’s really feeling himself. I imagine The Princess Royal was rolling her eyes at him quite a bit as he teased her about her hat. Meanwhile, Camilla was probably pouring shots for everybody at the garden party.
Photos courtesy of Getty.
I wish Prince Harry and William would take after their dad and start caring about their suits/clothes. Enough with the blue suits, guys! Charles always looks great and Anne looks happy as well
Prince Charles always looks so dapper! He’s got really good taste.
And I like that Anne will whip out some bling when you least expect it! That pearl/aquamarine/diamond necklace is to die for!
And yes, I wish Harry and William would get a couple new suits to change it up a bit.
I love the matching brooch too!
Fashion wise, Anne shut it down today!
Charles has his suits tailored and it shows, they fit him well. Harry isn’t too bad but William is bad esp with his ‘underwear’ game – he likes to show off the knuckle moose or whatever its called for a guy.
Harry looked pretty good last year at the garden party in his morning suit with the tails and top hat! Same when he went to ascot. He can definitely dress up when needed…
You said it! I just adore the way that Charles dresses, whereas his son’s, unless they are in uniform, usually look scruffy. The suits they wear are so nondescript.
Quite amazing that both parents were very stylish and yet the boys usually look unkempt or just plain boring.
NGL, as much as I like Charles, I’d be pretty disappointed if I went to a royal garden party and the Queen wasn’t there. You’re only supposed to be allowed to go to one in your lifetime.
From what I recall, the event is always sectioned off in a way, each royal takes a section. So if youre not in the Queens section there’s no chance for small talk with her majesty.
Camilla’s outfit was quite nice. I saw pictures of her last night online, it was really attractive. She also looks like she’s lost weight.
I really like Anne’s outfit today. This woman of 68 has one killer body.
Anne has always been my favorite Royal and probably always will be.
I love Anne’s look too, INCLUDING the hat! Her suit was sublime and perfect for the occasion and as the setting for her jewels. She looked fabulous!
I love her hat 😍. Ahhh, to be rich and join the royals at a garden party.
See my reply below, it came up in the wrong place
Three of my favourite royals.
It seems like such a fun event.
This seems like a fun event, but I am surprised that there were only the three royals in attendance. I feel like these events usually have quite a few royals? I know Andrew and Edward are both traveling though.
I bet Anne enjoys a stiff drink at the end of the day, lol.
Dapper Charles! And I’m liking Anne’s look, too! (First time I think I’ve ever felt that.)
Camilla is my fave, of course.
(Just noticed Charles’s hands don’t look as puffy/swollen!)
Charles knows the value of excellent English tailoring (which is the most classic tailoring there is – not dull, classic!) I love his morning suit here with the double-breasted waistcoat. I’d love to see Will and Harry step up in that department — come on guys — men’s tailoring was always what England was known for. And not just England either – when Charles goes north of the border he looks great in a kilt – why don’t we ever see the “boys” wearing one anymore? Men look fantastic in a kilt!!
Only if they have good legs.
True, but both Princes do have good legs – so they should let us see them!
I agree. The English are known worldwide for their fine tailoring skills. It really should be something that the men in the BRF should promote through their clothing the way that the women promote British designers.
Charles has won awards for his stylish dressing. He always looks marvellous.
That last pic of Charles is great! Supposedly, he can cut quite a rug!
That stance is a hoot, he looks like he’s pontificating about something!
@ Seraphina – Actually, you don’t have to be rich to get an invitation. Friend of mine and his wife got one because of his long service with the met office and he certainly wasn’t rich.
Oooooo nice to know. I wasn’t aware. But how cool to be able to go.
Of all the work the queen does/did, I imagine these garden parties are the most exhausting. Standing in heels for hours outside while making the same small talk over and over would be the first of my duties I’d offload.
Charles looks like he’s having so much fun. That last picture looks like he’s about to put on a performance. 😆
When I was younger I really had an aversion to him and Camilla, but now that I’m older and have over a decade of marriage behind me, I am a lot more open minded about how people making bad choices doesn’t necessarily make them and people. All this to say, he and Camilla have grown on me. 🤷🏻♀️
I like Princess Anne’s outfit but I love her hat and jewels. I need them!
No, you don’t ‘t need them – you want them!! 😀
Oh, I don’t know. I think a case can be made for need. I know I need them:)
Really like Anne’s hat and suit, much nicer than Camilla’s, imo. However, why is she wearing black gloves with it? That seems puzzling!
Edit: Upon closer inspection, it looks like they are navy blue, but still seems like an odd choice. Maybe it looks better in person?
If you look at the top picture of her and Charles — the navy gloves match her bag and her shoes.
I like how Anne is sensible. A bag with a shoulder strap, not a clutch purse to get in the way of shaking hands.
Love Anne, Charles & Camilla, he really seems to have mellowed as he’s matured. Can’t wait for a picture of C&C on H&M IG holding baby Archie, it’ll be so cute!