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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales hosted a Garden Party to celebrate the work of his Charities and Military Associations at Buckingham Palace.

Today The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration was held at Buckingham Palace.

The event celebrated the achievements of His Royal Highness' Patronages, Military affiliations, the charities HRH supports & others involved in public service. #PrinceandPatron pic.twitter.com/9FjjTQsr9A

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

In The Prince's 70th year, HRH and The Duchess of Cornwall were joined by 6,500 people from 386 of HRH's patronages, as well as people representing all 18 of HRH's military affiliations. #PrinceandPatron pic.twitter.com/EUvEQoIR86

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

His Royal Highness, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, met 386 of his Patronages and 20 of his Military Associations.

The Prince of Wales met Harry, Trafford Volunteer Cadet @TraffordVPC, who volunteered during the Manchester Arena attack a year ago today. pic.twitter.com/2Sc4HVQ8O2

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

To help with the celebration, 100 Cadets from @YouthareUnited were on hand to assist in the garden and guests listened to musical entertainment form the Band of the Welsh Guards and Borough Welsh Choir – amongst others. pic.twitter.com/I40BRkiXSA

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

The Duchess speaks to guests at today’s celebration in the garden.

All of the 18 of The Prince of Wales’ military affiliations were represented here today. #PrinceandPatron pic.twitter.com/t5TZyLlfA1

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

Today’s Garden Party celebrated the work of The Prince’s Charities, including the @PrincesTrust.

Since its foundation by HRH in 1976, the Trust has supported over 826,000 young people. #PrinceAndPatron pic.twitter.com/YYHIfg22S7

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

Also accompanying the couple were the newly wed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. With The Duke giving a speech

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also attended The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration in the Garden, their first as a married couple, and met people representing The Prince's Patronages. #PrinceandPatron pic.twitter.com/55E7ESxFid

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

The Duke of Sussex made a speech at the celebration:
‘You have inspired William and I, and looking out here today, it is clear to see that we are not alone.’ pic.twitter.com/ZoodkqqFq9

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

Read The Duke of Sussex’s speech in full here: https://t.co/00bDoZBwad pic.twitter.com/5BQSKUPuWx

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

Last week Clarence House, released a recently recorded video message done by The Duchess introducing three animations which aim to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour so that more people understand that this is domestic abuse and a criminal offence.


In a video recorded at Clarence House, The Duchess of Cornwall says: "Thankfully the sometimes disastrous effects of domestic abuse in society are now much better understood. Much less understood is the psychological abuse which exists in some relationships. I'm delighted that Dorset Police and Bournemouth University are working together to make this short film and that it will, over time, help to raise public awareness of some of the complex characteristics that make up controlling and coercive behaviour which is now, thank goodness, a crime."