![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to guests during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden01.jpg?resize=1200%2C818&ssl=1)
The British royals and their guests sparkled through both rain and shine at this afternoon’s garden party at Buckingham Palace in London.
![Princess Beatrice of York, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden02.jpg?resize=1200%2C817&ssl=1)
The palace announced several weeks ago that the Queen would not be attending this year’s garden parties, and she would be represented at the events by members of the royal family. Today’s line-up featured the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets with guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 25, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1888&ssl=1)
The Duchess of Cambridge went for another monochromatic look for the party, wearing a dress made for her by her personal dressmaker. She’d previously worn the dress in March 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets with guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 25, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1730&ssl=1)
For this outing, Kate accessorized with a pair of gold earrings set with milky green gemstones. The earrings feature a triangular pattern of round stones with a round drop.
![Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden05.jpg?resize=1200%2C2141&ssl=1)
The Countess of Wessex wore bright blue for the occasion, carrying a summery woven handbag with matching blue flowers.
![Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
She accessorized with diamonds, including diamond hoop earrings and her diamond rose brooch. I also spotted an aquamarine ring on her right hand.
![Princess Beatrice of York speaks to guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1799&ssl=1)
Princess Beatrice mixed patterns for the party, wearing a dress and a padded headpiece in different patterns with similar colors.
![Princess Beatrice of York attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1799&ssl=1)
She didn’t wear major jewelry for the party, as is her usual practice. Wouldn’t a pair of small pearl stud earrings have looked perfect with this outfit?
![The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1932&ssl=1)
And here are the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Birgitte wore elegant pearl earrings and a single-stranded pearl necklace for the occasion.
![Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge shelters from the rain beneath an umbrella as he meets guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 25, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
And it wouldn’t be a garden party without tie pins, would it? The Duke of Cambridge wore a gold pin with a royal monogram. I think it might be from one of the Georges, but it’s really difficult to make out the letters. (I think I see at least a GR in the design.)
![Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 25, 2022 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0525-02-garden11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1799&ssl=1)
The Earl of Wessex also wore a similar tie pin featuring a royal monogram in diamonds. It’s very similar to the monogram worn by William. I’ve previously noted that I believe this pin features the monogram of his late grandfather, King George VI (GVIR). Perhaps they’re both wearing George VI pins?
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