On May 12, 2026, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the third garden party of 2026 at Buckingham Palace in London. The King and Queen were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Each year, more than 30,000 guests are invited to attend royal garden parties, usually in recognition of public service, and are nominated by organizations including the Armed Forces, the NHS, and a wide range of charities.
I think we’ve seen Camilla in this lovely coat before. I find the simple embellishment with a bold blanket stitch very lovely. What fun those garden parties must be to attend!
ReplyDeleteIl a fallu que j'arrive à la dernière photo pour que j'admire le look de la duchesse de Gloucester tant au niveau de son maquillage, ses cheveux courts ainsi que ses bijoux dont les boucles d'oreilles et le collier à grosses perles !
ReplyDeleteExcusez-moi de ne pas avoir signé !
DeleteVery elegant, both ladies, Camilla and the Duchess of Gloucester.
ReplyDeleteAs good as it is simple, for me this is one of the best of Camilla's dresses - maybe, even the best, because I remember thinking this, when I saw it for the first time. In its simplicity, also a fabulous background for the brooch.
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DeleteTrès beau manteau et chapeau pour Camilla
ReplyDeleteThe hats on both ladies win the day for me. Very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteAlso, as I commented yesterday or the day before, both of them wear whites and creams very well, so that's another win.
- Anon 9:13
All of the royals look wonderful, but the Queen is my favorite. The crisp black and white elements from head to toe, even including the umbrella! The blanket stitching on the front and sleeves is simple, modern, and sophisticated and the hat design adds just enough not to compete with the coat. Very good
ReplyDeleteQ. Camilla : My mother used these blanket stitchings on blankets. To restore them or to finish two little blankets made of 1 big blanket. On clothes I do not like it. It will always remember me the period my parents didn't had the money yet to buy new blankets. I cannot find it modern and sophisticated but rather a sign of poverty.
DeleteThe Duchess of Gloucester is a lovely lady but her coat is too long. On the last picture I saw her heavy eye make-up which is not recommended for a lady of her age. It doesn't make her look more beautiful or younger, on the contrary.
Anon 13:21 - I’m sorry to hear about your personal history, but I ask that you allow me, and other commenters, to express our own opinions about the clothes without penalty.
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DeleteI am not against the opinions of other commenters. Feel free to write what your impressions are. So do I.
Camilla looks gorgeous. Of her day outfits, this is possibly my favourite.
ReplyDeleteMuch as I love jewellery, and pearls especially, I find the pearls in Birgitte's necklace to be too large for her (plus their size overwhelms her earrings). I have the same reaction to Sonya's necklace of large round gunmetal beads; such big necklaces can look in proportion on a tall woman -- but I feel they are too heavy-looking for the woman of average or petite height. Lyra
This Royal couple is very busy. Everyday an event. Love the white coat and hat.
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Indeed! Both ladies beautifully dressed, color and style lovely and how wonderful would it be to attend one of the Garden Parties
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The Duchess of Gloucester's pearl necklace is beautiful, the pearls are a stunning size.. They look very effective with the snug collar of her coat. The diamond and pearl earrings were the perfect finishing touch. She looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen's stitching edge is very effective. The coat is sublime. This type of hat, she wears beautifully. Love the diamond brooch. She looks super elegant.
Duchess of G.: I love her outfit, especially the neckline of the coat with these pearls which is a very conscious and beautiful choice. Everything repeated, which does not lessen the merits. She also must have terrific genes, because her face just keeps to be beautiful without too much age-specific sagging.
ReplyDeleteThe Gloucesters are a wonderful Support for their Majestys
ReplyDeleteI like how the coat fits the queen with the off center line. I like the above comment immediately saw a cheap fleece, especially with the blanket stitch edging, I don find it elegant looking. The DoG coat is okay the shoes are a no for me, perhaps perfect for walking on the grass but fashion wise not so much.
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