As a self-proclaimed foodie who founded her own lifestyle website, it is of little surprise Meghan Markle's first royal project was a masterclass in party planning.
The Duchess of Sussex, 37, was joined by her mother Doria Ragland and husband Prince Harry, 34, threw a celebratory lunch to mark the release of the Grenfell Tower charity cookbook, Together, at Kensington Palace today.
While a team of royal aides would have helped with the planning, the garden party still has clear touches of Meghan's signature laid-back California girl style.
Guests included the women of the Hubb Community Kitchen and their families, who rallied around to support each other through cooking in the wake of the tragedy.
Their recipes, collated in the new cookbook, were served to diners on long wooden trestle tables set up in a marquee in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Here, a closer look at exactly what went into creating the Instagram-friendly aesthetic - from bright British blooms to coloured glass candle holders and handwritten-style menus..
Laid-back lunch: Guests dined beneath a marquee set up in the grounds of Kensington Palace. Seasonal, brightly-coloured flowers were displayed in an eclectic collection of vases
Personal touch? A team of royal aides would have helped with the planning, the garden party still has hints of the Duchess of Sussex's signature laid-back California girl style
Layer up like Meghan in a blue coat by Smythe
The Duchess of Sussex launched a charity cookbook at Kensington Palace today, marking her first solo project as a fully-fledged member of the Royal Family.
She looked as elegant as ever for the occasion, combining some of her favourite labels. The pleated skirt is by her friend Misha Nonoo, her high neck bodysuit is Tuxe, whose basics she has worn before and those Sarah Flint shoes are a repeat too. But of course it was the coat that caught our attention!
We love the jewel blue hue and dramatic peaked lapels on this coat, which is by Smythe. Meghan has got several winter warmers by the Canadian brand in her wardrobe, but this has got to be our favourite so far. And the good news is that it's available to buy!
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THE FLOWERS
Before she met Prince Harry, Meghan was the proud owner of lifestyle website The Tig, named after one of her favourite wines.
It was described as 'a hub for the discerning palate' and specialised in style, food, and travel.
Flowers proved a popular topic on the website - and played a key role in creating the relaxed and welcoming event today.
Marianne Johnson, owner Sweet Pea Floral Atelier in London, noted the vases were filled with a 'lovely selection of seasonal flowers, possibly British', adding, 'there’s a mix of dahlia, little blue bee delphiniums, garden roses flowering mint'.
Bright and beautiful: Marianne Johnson, owner Sweet Pea Floral Atelier, noted the vases were filled with a 'lovely selection of seasonal flowers,' including dahlia, little blue bee delphiniums, garden roses. The florist added short glasses like the ones above facilitated conversation
The florist added that the choice of vase facilitated conversation at such a community-focused event.
'These little eclectic vases work so well,' she continued. 'Guests can see over them and they can easily be moved to accommodate glassware, sharing platters [and other tableware].
'The lovely colours and unstructured displays help create a relaxed, intimate feel for the event. This kind of display is one of our most popular looks.'
THE VENUE
Intimate: Set in the grounds of Kensington Palace, just a stone's throw from Harry and Meghan's own cottage, guests dined beneath a marquee. Pictured, the Duchess of Sussex with her mother, Doria Ragland and her husband the Duke of Sussex at the event today
Set in the grounds of Kensington Palace, just a stone's throw from Harry and Meghan's own cottage, guests dined beneath a marquee.
The roof of the draped structure appeared to be printed with a navy blue royal insignia, although it was difficult to identify.
Caroline Hall and Michael Symonds, co-founders of luxury London-based catering company Rocket Food, said the event's aesthetic was the 'opposite to a royal banquet', describing it as 'very down to earth'.
They added: 'It is unostentatious and tastefully done.'
Meanwhile Matt Turner, MD of Clownfish Events, described the aesthetic as 'beauty in its simplest form'.
'What’s lovely is that she hasn’t used a colour scheme, it’s a neutral canvas and all about the flowers, seasonal, very natural – taking the styling through the seasons, just as you would do in fashion,' he continued.
Meanwhile, Tim Hanbury, Managing Director of Apollo Event Consultants, said the tent reminded him of a 'traditional garden party.'
He said: 'By keeping the surroundings simple it keeps the main focus on what the day is about.
'They have been extremely clever in the choice, in that it strays away from the more formal palace banqueting rooms and really fits with the style of the Sussexes.
'No airs and graces - the Duke and Duchess can wander the space with ease.'
THE TABLE AND FOOD
Informal: Guests were seated on long, wooden trestle style tables set up in a banqueting style along the length of the marquee. Simple wooden chairs completed the paired back aesthetic
Guests were seated on long, wooden trestle style tables set up in a banqueting style along the length of the marquee.
Marianne of Sweet Pea Floral Atelier noted: 'There’s a big trend towards more informal dining on long tables.'
The pared back feel continued with the seating, with wooden chairs only slightly dressed up with simple white tie cushions.
Caroline and Michael, of Rocket Food, noted the community feel of the tables was extended to the meal itself, which was partly served on sharing plates.
'Serving food on sharing plates immediately makes guests feel at home; removing any trace of formality to the event,' they said.
'It evokes a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere without any pretence of royal grandeur: the act of sharing and eating as a family.'
They added: 'The bare tables are another nod to the familial and informal.'
Tim Hanbury, Managing Director of Apollo Event Consultants, commented: 'The vintage style is very on trend at the moment, as are simple but beautiful flowers in jam jars.
'They’ve stripped it all back and kept costs to a minimum.'
THE MENU
On each white plate there was a long, narrow menu printed in a handwritten style font
On each white plate there was a long, narrow menu printed in a handwritten style font.
The dishes all came from the new cookbook and are personal favourites of the women involved in the Hubb Community Kitchen.
Highlights included a coconut chicken curry, aubergine masala and a range of chapatis and sharing dips.
For desserts guests enjoyed caramelised plum upside-down cake, sweet puff pastries and Russian Semolina cake.
The food was served with mint tea, ginger tea and Blenheim Palace bottled water.
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Main photo article As a self-proclaimed foodie who founded her own lifestyle website, it is of little surprise Meghan Markle’s first royal project was a masterclass in party planning.
The Duchess of Sussex, 37, was joined by her mother Doria Ragland and husband Prince Harry, 34, threw a celebratory lunch to ...
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