Prince Harryis joining forces with his grandmother,Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry.Press Association via AP Images
After the meeting, the Queen andPrince Harryshowed off their formal wear at the third Buckingham Palace garden party of the year. Despite cloudy skies (she recently confessed thatweather is always a worryat these events),Queen Elizabethbrightened up the gathering in her light pink ensemble, complete with matching wide-brimmed hat. She was also prepared for the possibility of rain, walking around with an umbrella (that perfectly complemented her outfit) just in case.
Harry, 34, looked dapper in his suit and carried a top hat. He was also ready with an umbrella.
Princess Beatrice, 30, andPrincess Eugenie, 29, also attended Wednesday’s garden party.
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Queen Elizabeth.Press Association via AP Images
Each year, the 93-year-old monarch hosts up tothree garden partieson the grounds of Buckingham Palace, as well as one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland. But for her first party of the season on May 15, the Queen asked sonPrince Charlestostep in as host– with wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and sister Princess Anne also in attendance.
Queen Elizabeth.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty
Prince Harry.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty
Garden parties have been held at Buckingham Palace since the 1860s as a way to recognize and reward public service.
According to the palace, around 27,000 cups of tea are served and 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake are consumed during the event.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.
Buckingham Palace garden party.BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty
Guests also adhere to a dress code. Gentlemen wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women wear day dresses, typically accessorized with hats or fascinators.
The Holyroodhouse party will occur on July 3.
source: people.com
