![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Today, several members of the British royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace to attend the second of the annual spring garden parties, celebrating those who have made contributions to their communities.
![Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Catherine and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Earl and Countess of Wessex led the royal group at Wednesday’s garden party.
![Princess Alexandra attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was also in attendance at the garden party.
![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The royals mingled with the other attendees at the party, chatting with people about their public service achievements and community contributions. Here, the Duchess of Cambridge poses for a photograph with one young guest.
![Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Earl and Countess of Wessex also made their way through the crowd, chatting with guests along the way.
![Princess Alexandra (L) looks at a scrapbook as she attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden06.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Princess Alexandra was photographed looking through a scrapbook with one guest. The book featured a news clipping of Alexandra as a young princess.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1941&ssl=1)
All of the royals dressed in their spring finest for the event. Kate wore bold coral pink: a coat dress by Emilia Wickstead with a Jane Taylor hat (previously worn at Trooping the Colour in 2017).
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she speaks to guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1704&ssl=1)
She added to the monochromatic look with her jewelry, choosing a pair of earrings from her collection of Kiki McDonough jewelry.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1860&ssl=1)
These are the Kiki Classic Hoops in White Gold with Cushion-Cut Morganite Drops. The earrings have been in Kate’s jewelry box for many years.
![Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex (R) speaks with guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Sophie Wessex wore a floral printed dress and coordinating accessories for the garden party.
![Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1680&ssl=1)
She accessorized with diamond earrings from Collins & Sons, as well as a necklace with a pearl pendant. She wore the same pendant on a longer necklace at Royal Ascot last year.
![Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 18, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden12.jpg?resize=1200%2C1890&ssl=1)
Her other jewels included bracelets and her engagement and wedding rings.
![Princess Alexandra attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden13.jpg?resize=1200%2C2016&ssl=1)
Princess Alexandra wore a pink and green polka-dotted dress, plus a pink jacket and coordinating hat, for the event.
![Princess Alexandra attends the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden14.jpg?resize=1200%2C1635&ssl=1)
She accessorized with favorite pieces of jewelry: diamond and pearl cluster earrings, her pearl choker with the geometric diamond clasp, and a gorgeous diamond brooch. She recently wore the same jewels at the Commonwealth Day Service in March.
![Prince Edward, Earl Of Wessex hosts the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0518-03-garden15-scaled.jpg?resize=1760%2C2560&ssl=1)
And finally, a little jewelry content for the gentlemen! The Earl of Wessex wore a special tie pin. The small pin appears to be in the form of a monogram used by his grandfather, King George VI (GVIR). He wore the same tie pin last year at Royal Ascot.
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