Duchess Sophie, Princess Anne join King, Queen at first garden party of 2026

King Charles, who recently returned to the UK from the United States, hosted the first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace.

The 77-year-old monarch showed no signs of slowing down, putting on a brave face in a black suit to attend the event.

Queen Camilla, and two of his younger siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also among the royals in attendance.

The royal quartet was seen standing at the top of the stairs, before descending into the gardens where they interacted with the assembled guests.

The party at Buckingham Palace paid tribute to frontline workers across the United Kingdom, whether through volunteer work, working for the emergency services or supporting charitable causes.