But when an envelope arrives from Buckingham Palace, containing a request from His Majesty the King for you to attend a garden party in celebration of the creative industries, you know it’s going to be a special occasion.
However, it’s not until you walk through those iconic, wrought-iron gates, across the red-gravelled driveway and through the pillared archway into the back garden that you realise quite how spectacular a tea party at the palace will be.
And it’s not until you shake the hand of the King himself that you appreciate quite how memorable it is. It was a gloriously sunny Wednesday afternoon when hello!’s chief revenue officer Tamsyn Spires and I (together, inset above) found ourselves sporting stylish Feather & Bloom hats and joining the great and the good from the worlds of film, theatre, TV, and fashion at the invitation of His Majesty.
MUSIC, MARQUEES AND MAGIC MOMENTS
With music from a brass band filling the air, we made our way towards the manicured lawn that stretches from the palace back doors down to the lake and was flanked by marquees set up to serve afternoon tea to 4,000 guests.
This story is from the May 27, 2024 edition of HELLO! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 27, 2024 edition of HELLO! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
DON'T JUDGE ME! GABRIELA DIVES IN
Celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock takes a peek into the fridge of Celia Walden and Piers Morgan and offers tips on healthy eating
TYING A DOUBLE KNOT
Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma head Down Under for a sunny second wedding celebration
KATE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
As the Princess of Wales turns 43, she is balancing her health and her evolving royal role - with her family at the heart of it all
A WOMAN TRANSFORMED
Hollywood actress Amy Adams on her surprising new role and what brings out her feral side
IN TUNE WITH HER EMOTIONS
As she receives plaudits for her role as opera legend Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie opens up about the solace to be found in singing your heart out
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
While some stars hit the beach, other celebrities took off to enjoy some of the chicest winter resorts - while keeping cosy in style
SIZZLING STARS FABULOUS AT 50
As a host of A-listers prepares to celebrate a milestone birthday this year, we look at their positive approach to ageing and why they believe they're in the prime of life
CHANGING TIMES
Gabby Logan reveals her secret to coping with 'empty nest' syndrome and how she maintains her mental and physical health
BEWITCHING THE WORLD
As we look back on Cynthia Erivo's rise to fame, her teachers tell us how they knew the South London girl would be a star
LIFE AND ART IN HARMONY
In the Milan apartment and gallery of Katharine and Carl Kostyál, the lines are blurred between their work as art collectors and curators and their loving family life
