Even through the plastic window of a garden tent the posture of Her Majesty The Queen, in blue, is unmistakable as she studies the tea and cakes majestically.
On Wednesday, 6th February 1952, Princess Elizabeth received the news of her father's death and her own accession to the throne at the age of 25, while staying in a remote part of Kenya.
Garden Parties.
Her Majesty The Queen invites thousands of guests a year for a relaxed summer afternoon in the beautiful gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Garden Parties give The Queen a chance to meet a wide range of people from all walks of life, who have selflessly given to their local communities.
