Earlier this month, King Charles welcomed over 8,000 guests to his first official garden party at Buckingham Palace. He sat in thoughtful dialogue with his guests, such as a young cancer survivor and a non-profit founder. The sunny May weather provided the ideal setting for the day. It focused on the King’s friendly personality and his commitment to facing some of the most crucial health challenges.
In their face-to-face meeting, King Charles even asked how Stamford had been treated since taking over in June. Stamford opened up about his personal story, revealing that he had just received radiation treatment earlier this year.
They wanted to know about the new treatment I’m due to start in June. We further discussed the role of food in diet, culture, health, and climate. Stamford recalled that the King said to him, “You’ve had radiation therapy, haven’t you?” He assured everyone that, yes, he had received the treatment himself earlier this year.
Only when I raised the issue of diet, which King Charles repeatedly highlighted as key to the recovery, did he light up. He was heard saying that improving one’s diet and eating certain foods can have an effect. This conversation struck a chord with everyone in attendance, touching on the King’s deep understanding of health and wellness.
This year’s garden party welcomed in Patricia Alban, who started Sammy’s Foundation in her son’s memory. These were Patricia’s truly touching sentiments on the day, reminiscing about her dream of meeting the King — a dream she had for many years.
“I told Sammy ‘one day I will meet the king and tell him about you,’” she remarked, reflecting on her son’s legacy and the purpose behind her foundation.
Dressed in a suave grey suit, King Charles descended the grand staircase of Buckingham Palace to warmly greet his guests. In his usual jovial fashion, his mirth was infectious as he chuckled and crackled again making bitingly witty quips throughout the symposium.
Queen Camilla was by the King’s side, looking majestic in a dazzling white gown. A staggering diamond brooch punctuated her ornate outfit. She shocked Twitter and Instagram with her jaw-dropping jewels. As she visited with attendees, her kind smile was the perfect compliment to the energy produced at this enthusiastic event.
