William And Kate Host A Fancy Garden Party! Best Photos Here

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Duchess Kate and Prince William

Prince William and Duchess Kate were party hosts today. The royal couple attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace and wore some interesting hats for the occasion. Click through the gallery here to see the best pictures, fashion and more!

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Kate, William, Edward and Sophie

With Prince Edward and his wife Sophie Wessex, Prince William and Duchess Kate stood in for Queen Elizabeth II at the royal garden party. The Queen no longer attends the events due to her mobility problems.

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Duchess Kate

The royals came armed with umbrellas! They actually had to brave the rain during the party, which took place on a gloomy Wednesday in London.

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Prince William

The royal garden party hats were out in full force. Here's Prince William in the traditional top hat and a tailcoat.

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Duchess Kate

But it was probably Duchess Kate with the most interesting headwear at the party. Matching her dress, she wore a blue floral hat with an extreme angle to it.

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Duchess Kate and Prince William

Here's a head-to-toe shot of William and Kate in their garden party outfits. Looking good!

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Sophie Wessex

Sophie, Countess of Wessex also looked the part for the garden party. Prince Edward's wife impressed in a blue dress and matching hat.

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Prince Edward

Prince Edward has certainly been to his share of royal garden parties over the years. The 58-year-old son of the Queen looked like a natural in his party attire.

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Duchess Kate

It was quite the scene at the Buckingham Palace gardens. Despite the rain, there were dozens and dozens of guests. Can you spot the royals in this full-view photo?

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Duchess Kate

These garden party guests appear impressed by Duchess Kate. After all, her umbrella even matches her outfit!

You don't see this every day. Prince William and Duchess Kate stepped in as hosts of a royal garden party on Wednesday. The gathering was at Buckingham Palace, where William and Kate joined Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex in representing Queen Elizabeth II.

For the Queen: William and Kate host a garden party

The Queen no longer attends garden parties due to her mobility issues, so the royal couples stood in for her this time. And it was actually a bit rainy as they hosted the event.

See all the best pictures in the gallery slides above!