Princess Anne and Maisie Summers-Newton.Photo: The Royal Family/Twitter

Princess Anne Hosts First Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace Since Queen Elizabeth’s Death with Maisie Summers-Newton from Wellingborough

It was a busy day at Buckingham Palace.

On Thursday, the first group investiture ceremony was held sinceQueen Elizabethdied on Sept. 8. During investiture ceremonies, a centuries-old tradition, members of the royal family present medals to those who have been awarded honors.

The Queen’s daughter,Princess Anne, hosted the event.

Princess Anne and Jonathan Rea.The Royal Family/Twitter

Princess Anne Hosts First Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace Since Queen Elizabeth’s Death with motorcycle racer Jonathan Rea

King Charles.Kirsty O’Connor - Pool/Getty Images

King Charles III (L) during an audience with the King and Queen of Malaysia, The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XVI and the Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia (H.M Al-Sultan Abdullah and H.M Tunku Azizah Aminah) at Buckingham Palace on October 12, 2022 in London, England.

Also on Thursday,King Charlesheld audiences at Buckingham Palace. After spending time in Scotland following the Queen’s funeral with his wifeQueen Camilla, he returned to London this week.

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He also met with Prime Minister Liz Truss at the palace for their first weekly audience.Queen Elizabethswore in Truss as the new prime minister justtwo days before she diedin her last public appearance.

source: people.com