Duchess of Cambridge attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London
(Picture: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The Duchess of Cambridge proved a glamorous stand-in for the Queen as she hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Kate, wearing a coral pink coat, was joined by Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex at the event in London.
The Queen usually oversees the traditional get-togethers but the trio took over responsibility after she cut back on her engagements amid ongoing mobility issues.
Guests at the annual parties are usually invited as a reward for distinguished community service.
The Queen has missed a number of major events this year but has been carrying out virtual engagements and her other duties.
Garden parties are being staged from this month for the first time in three years.
It is understood the key factor in other members of the royal family are being asked to represent the Queen was the length of time the royal hosts spend standing during garden parties which last well over an hour.
Earlier this month, the Princess Royal hosted more than 2,000 guests at garden party for forces charity The Not Forgotten Association which was the first one to be held since the pandemic lockdowns.
