Prince Harry i Meghan Markle he may have skipped the Guildhall reception area The Queen’s platinum jubilee but there were still many members of the royal family.
Prince Charlesthe Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William i Duchess of Cambridge he ran the list the British royal family members at a traditional lunch hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The queen who is absent from today’s eventshe had previously attended the Guildhall for lunch after her Coronation 1953as well as during the celebration of the Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees.
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The event sees members of the royal family mingling with politicians and governors-general from across the Commonwealth, which may also indicate why the Sussexes have decided to skip it.
Guests such as Mike and Zara Tindall, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie headed straight to Guildhall from St. Paul’s Cathedral, where they were treated to English sparkling wines and wines from Australia and New Zealand.
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The extensive menu included capes of smoked Norfolk duck breast with grapes and balsamic, smoked salmon and dill, beetroot pastry with whipped goat cheese and cocktail sausages.
While there was Coronation chicken with grapes and rice salad, Welsh shepherd’s pie, cod and chips, trout and rare Hereford beef fillets were served at the buffet.
And for dessert, guests had vanilla ice cream and chocolate dipped in strawberries.
Fashion was as interesting as it was for me with a kaleidoscope of bold colors that Her Majesty would surely approve, especially when Zara and Sophie Winkleman (who is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, the queen’s cousin’s son) posed side by side.
Meanwhile, Lady Gabriella Windsor (sister of Lord Frederick) and Lady Louise opted for more pastel and neutral tones in their chic ensembles.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended the event, along with former Prime Minister Theresa May and the Mayor of London (not to be confused with the host of the lunch Lord Mayor of London) Sadiq Khan.
Her Majesty withdrew from Fridayuser events after you have experienced “some discomfort”. Trooping the Color on Thursday. She will also skip the derby in Epsom on Saturday, the palace confirmed.
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