King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The event, which saw 500 members of the Diplomatic Corps in attendance, marked the first time Charles has hosted the reception as monarch.
The King, 75, wore a tuxedo, while Queen Camilla, 76, dazzled in a cream embroidered evening gown by Fiona Claire, accessorised with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara and jewels from the late Queen Elizabeth II's collection. The Princess of Wales, 41, wore a shimmering pink Jenny Packham gown previously seen at the Jordan royal wedding, paired with the Lover's Knot tiara and the late Queen's Greville Chandelier earrings.
Earlier in the day, Kate opened a new £55 million children's day surgery unit at Evelina London Children's Hospital, speaking with families about the challenges of hospital visits. Prince William was seen selling copies of the Big Issue with vendor Dave Martin in London. The King also visited the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK in Stevenage, where he received a handwritten Christmas letter from a young girl.
