The reception was attended by Prince William, the heir to Charles, Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, but the Princess of Wales did not, she had never attended the reception before and was not attending this year either.

Catherine joined her husband, the Prince of Wales, only for the service at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla / Photo: Associated Press

75-year-old Queen Camilla had a brilliant appearance and drew all the attention to herself.

She wore a black dress with beautiful white embroidery from her favorite brand Fiona Clare this evening and completed it with Eliot Zed suede pumps.

Queen Camilla / Photo: Associated Press

King Charles III wore a blue pin-striped suit, white shirt and printed tie.

Princess Anne, 72, wore a dark plum dress, three-strand pearl necklaces around her neck, a breast brooch and pearl earrings.

And Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wore a navy blue midi dress with short sleeves and light heels.

Princess Anne / Photo: Getty Images

The King and Queen Consort hosted the Commonwealth Secretary-General, High Commissioners, Foreign Ministers and other members of the Commonwealth at an annual reception at the palace.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla / Photo: Getty Images

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