Overview

• The Princess of Wales attended her first royal garden party since 2023, following her remission after undergoing cancer treatment in 2024.
• Prince William hosted the event on behalf of King Charles III, joined by younger royal relatives Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
• The family of Liz Hatton, a teen photographer who passed away from cancer in 2024, were among the 7,500 guests invited to the event to honor their contributions to raising awareness about rare cancers.
• Special guests included Holocaust survivor Steven Frank and young fundraiser Tony Hudgell, reflecting the event’s focus on recognizing community contributions.
• The garden party continues a royal tradition dating back to the 1860s, with guests enjoying tea, sandwiches, and music in the palace gardens.