The choice felt like a respectful nod to both her grandmother‑in‑law and her late mother‑in‑law — women Kate never met but often honors through her jewelry and style choices.
The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted the event on behalf of King Charles, joining royals including Prince Edward, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and Zara Tindall. They mingled with patrons and community members linked to their charities and William's Homewards initiative as the garden party season continued.