King Charles is at the first Garden Party of 2024!
The King, who recently returned to public engagements despite still receiving treatment for cancer, hosted the debut Garden Party of the season with Queen Camilla by his side. Other senior working royals also attended, including Prince Edward, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Today's event is celebrating the United Kingdom's creative industries. Per Buckingham Palace the party "will bring together approximately 4,000 representatives across culture, art, heritage, film, TV, radio and fashion," and "will celebrate the economic value of the sector to the UK economy in helping to showcase British culture and creativity around the Globe." There will be three Garden Parties this year; the next will be later this month at Buckingham Palace, and the final will be on July 2 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the British monarch's official Scottish residence.
While Prince Harry is in London this week, King Charles won't see his son. "In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme," a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex told Town & Country. "The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon."
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.
