The Royal Family hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on the evening of November 19th, which is held for the third time in King Charles’ Reign, though a few weeks earlier than usual due to the Qatari State Visit next month.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince of Wales for the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales is still recovering from cancer and is planning her annual Christmas Concert so was thus not present.
The glittering white tie affair is the the main ambassadorial social event of the year in London. In addition to ambassadors, high commissioners and their partners, around 600 foreign diplomats based in London were among the guests together with around 300 British diplomats and senior figures from commerce, education, broadcasting and the arts.
King Charles III wore White Tie with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Garter on his knee, the Star of the Order of the Bath, the Neck Badge of the Order of Merit, his Medals, and other Insignia.
Queen Camilla wore the late Queen’s Five Aquamarine Tiara, a suite of Aquamarine Jewels, the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, and the Royal Family Order of King Charles III.
The Five Aquamarine Tiara was only worn once by the Queen in Canada in 1970, but was often worn by the Duchess of Edinburgh in recent years.
The Prince of Wales wore White Tie with the Garter, Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Star of the Order of the Thistle, and his Medals.
