One of the most anticipated royal events of the summer season is the annual garden parties at Buckingham Palace. Per Royal Central, they’re scheduled for the last three Wednesdays in May, plus one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on June 29, and a special party on May 12 for injured and ill military members.
However, guests hoping to greet the queen in person in 2022 will be disappointed. The palace said in a statement (via The Independent), “Her Majesty The Queen will be represented by other members of the royal family at this year’s garden parties, with details on attendance to be confirmed in due course.”
It’s thought that mobility issues are to blame for the queen’s absence. Given her recent troubles with her back and knees, plus her advanced age, the 96-year-old monarch may simply not be capable of standing and walking up and down the long lines of guests. Royals expert Angela Levin commented (via The Daily Mail), “it’s a good decision for the Queen not to attend garden parties, as there would be too much standing. What a shame, though.”
Now everyone is wondering about the big Platinum Jubilee weekend celebration taking place in June 2022. There’s already debate over whether Prince Harry will attend the Jubilee festivities, and having the queen miss out on the party in her honor would be an even bigger shame.
