Prince Charles takes over Queen’s hosting duties for palace garden party

Spring has officially sprung, and for <a href="/tags/0/british-royals"><strong>the royals</strong></a> that means palace garden parties! <p><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles"><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a> took over hosting duties from <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</strong></a> for the first one of the year at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (May 15) as he welcomed members of the public to the exclusive rendezvous. The Prince of Wales was joined by his wife, <a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall"><strong>the Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a>, and his sister, <a href="/tags/0/princess-anne"><strong>Princess Anne</strong></a>, and the sunny day appeared to be a hit! <p><strong>Click through for all the best moments at the first royal garden party of the year...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Prince of Wales, Camilla and Princess Anne descended on the palace grounds, each wearing the perfect outfit for a spring garden party. <p>Anne, 68, looked beautiful in a powder blue skirt suit and matching hat, while Camilla, 71, looked wonderful in an all white ensemble. <p>The future King looked dapper as ever in a grey suit and morning coat, carrying a black top hat and wielding an umbrella. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Charles looked happy to be stepping in for <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/AFP/Getty Images
Charles greeted some lucky guests, who looked ecstatic to be meeting one of their favourite royals. <p>The Queen has slowly been handing over some of her royal commitments to other members of the family, including her son. On behalf of his mother, Charles has been taking over some of her hosting duties. In 2018, he hosted over 500 engagements! <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/AFP/Getty Images
The 70-year-old prince generously took time to chat with some of the garden party goers, who were all perfectly dressed for the occasion – with fascinators to boot! <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Charles, of course, doesn't go anywhere without his sense of humour! He was clearly making the lucky attendees laugh with some exaggerated gestures. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
The prince looked in tip top shape after having just returned from <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02019050751303/prince-charles-camilla-parker-bowles-visit-germany"><strong>a whirlwind four-day trip to Germany</strong></a> with Camilla. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Prince of Wales always looks his happiest self, but perhaps on this day especially so given the recent arrival of his newest grandson, <a href="/tags/0/archie-harrison"><strong>Archie Harrison</strong></a>! <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images
It was certainly a beautiful day for a lavish garden party! <p>Photo: &copy; Hannah McKay/AFP/Getty Images
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