Today I was honoured to be invited to join Her majesty Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Garden Party which took place today at Buckingham Palace in London. The party took place between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm, although the Palace gates are open from about 3.00 pm. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family, entered the garden at 4.00 pm, when the National Anthem was played by one of the two military bands playing selections of music during the afternoon.
After the playing of the National Anthem, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family, circulate among the guests through 'lanes' which are peculiar to Royal garden parties. Each takes a different route and random presentations are made so that everyone has an equal chance of speaking to Her Majesty and members of her family. The Queen and other members of the Royal Family eventually arrive at the Royal tea tent, where they meet further guests. In the Royal Tent i saw lots of VIPs including the Rwanda , Kenya and Ghana High commissioner
Tea and other refreshments were served from long buffet tables. The quantities served are enormous. At a typical garden party, around 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake are consumed. Some 400 waiting staff are involved in the serving.
At about 6.00 pm, The Queen and other members of the Royal Family left the garden, when the National Anthem was played to mark the end of the party.
After the playing of the National Anthem, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family, circulate among the guests through 'lanes' which are peculiar to Royal garden parties. Each takes a different route and random presentations are made so that everyone has an equal chance of speaking to Her Majesty and members of her family. The Queen and other members of the Royal Family eventually arrive at the Royal tea tent, where they meet further guests. In the Royal Tent i saw lots of VIPs including the Rwanda , Kenya and Ghana High commissioner
Tea and other refreshments were served from long buffet tables. The quantities served are enormous. At a typical garden party, around 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake are consumed. Some 400 waiting staff are involved in the serving.
At about 6.00 pm, The Queen and other members of the Royal Family left the garden, when the National Anthem was played to mark the end of the party.
Invitations to the Royal parties are sent out by the Lord Chamberlain on behalf of the Queen . Gentlemen wear morning dress , longe suits or uniforms , and ladies wear afternoon dress with hats .National dress can also be worn
At Buckingham Palace the Yeoman of the Guard, Gentlemen at Arms and Gentlemen Ushers are on duty. At the Holyroodhouse garden party the Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace are on duty.
All the invited guests must have made an outstanding service for Queen and country
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