December 5, 2023 - Queen Camilla, King Charles III, The Prince of Wales, and The Princess of Wales pose for a photograph ahead of The Diplomatic Reception
The Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in London, England is hosted to honor the foreign missions accredited to the Court of St James's in London. Held in December, the event marks the start of the Christmas Season for the British Royal Family. It is the largest indoor event on the royal calendar, hosting about 1,000 Ambassadors, High Commissioners, their spouses, and other guests for drinks, dinner, and dancing.
What is the Court of St James's?
A view of the north front of St James's Palace in 1819; Credit - Wikipedia
St. James's Palace is the London home of several members of the British royal family and their household offices, and it hosts many receptions each year for charities associated with members of the royal family. The Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace has been used since King Henry VIII's reign and is still used by the British royal family.
The State Apartments are used for entertaining during state visits, and for other ceremonial and formal occasions. The Accession Council meets in St. James's Palace following the death of a monarch. The Proclamation of the New Monarch by the Garter King of Arms takes place from the Proclamation Gallery overlooking the Friary Court of St. James's Palace.
During the Diplomatic Reception, the British Monarch, his/her spouse, and other royal family members host the guests in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. First, there is a greeting line, followed by a drinks reception, and then a buffet dinner. After the buffet dinner, there is dancing in the Ballroom.
December 6, 2022 - King Charles III greeting guests in the greeting line
The Monarch and the members of the royal family greet all the guests. The guests in the greeting line are arranged by diplomatic precedence – their length of time in office. The longest-serving London diplomat, known as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, is first in the greeting line.
December 11, 2019 - Catherine, then The Duchess of Cambridge, William, then the Duke of Cambridge, and Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, conversing with guests.
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