Kate and William’s Bridgerton Moment: Inside Their Buckingham Garden Party

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Royals (1 / 1) 08.05.2026 19:04 / Peter

Buckingham Palace felt straight out of a period drama as Prince William and Princess Kate hosted thousands on May 8, 2026, and Kate’s return to public duty felt especially meaningful. Read on to discover the full story!

Hosts and atmosphere

Standing in for King Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted about 8,000 guests on the palace lawns, joined by Zara Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The celebration began formally with the national anthem after visitors enjoyed mini sandwiches and tiny cakes on the grounds.

Style moment

Kate chose a structured white jacket with a polka-dot skirt by Self-Portrait, topped with a vintage black-and-white hat and earrings that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth. William wore a traditional morning suit finished with a top hat.