Royal garden parties are a beloved tradition in which the monarch and family members host thousands of guests, from community volunteers to public servants, for tea, sandwiches, and cake on the lawns of palaces such as Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Held mostly in spring and summer, they honor service and showcase royal style.
From Queen Mary to the Princess of Wales, keep reading to see how the royal family has celebrated outdoors for well over a century.