King Charles has continued his busy schedule after returning to public duties by mingling with a whole host of celebs at a Buckingham Palace garden party today.

The monarch was joined by Queen Camilla, Prince Edward and the Duchess of Gloucester at today’s party, which brought together 4,000 guests from across culture, art, heritage, film, TV, radio and fashion to celebrate the economic value of the sector to the UK economy. Among the famous faces at the event were BBC Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and radio presenter husband Vernon Kay as well as Love Island star Maya Jama.

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King Charles chats to model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Buckingham Palace today ( 
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Also seen greeting the King were model Rosie Huntington-Whitely and her actor partner Jason Statham, DJ Roman Kemp, dance legend Dame Arlene Phillips, documentary maker Louis Theroux and artist Tracey Emin while Camilla, who wore a pink Anna Valentine dress, Philip Treacy hat and the late Queen’s pink diamon flower brooch, was seen chatting to Radio One host Clara Amfo as well as Sir Lenny Henry.

Buckingham Palace said: “From theatre to video games, publishing to design, museums and galleries to film sets and music studios, the creative industries, and the creators and organisations within them, bring happiness, prosperity and help shape the world around us.”

It has been a busy day for the King, who earlier today donned a striking red robe for a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral this morning. Both he and Camilla attended the service of dedication at the cathedral, just a week after Prince Harry was forced to attend another service at the same venue solo for his Invictus Games when he visited the UK last week.

Maya Jama in a deep blue outfit for the garden party today ( 
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Strictly host Tess Daly with husband Vernon Kay ( 
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At the service today, the King and Queen wore the red robes, known as the mantle of the OBE, which were carried by a page of honour. Almost 2,000 members of the public who are holders of the order’s awards, which include CBEs, OBEs and MBEs attended the event.

The monarch’s appearances today come as Charles is filling his diary up with commitments this summer to “make up for lost time” as aides are working round the clock to prepare his diary. The King is “feeling incredibly positive” about the future as he continues to make his return to duties following his cancer diagnosis and is “keen to get back to work”, royal sources have said.

The monarch is continuing weekly treatment but engaging in regular meetings with palace staff, carrying on with the government Red Boxes and already committing to several high-profile events, including the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in Normandy, sources have said. He is also planning to attend at least some of the Royal Ascot festival, which starts on June 18.

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Buckingham Palace reiterated yesterday that the King’s diary would be managed according to his ongoing treatment and how he was feeling on any given day. Yesterday, sources said it was “incredibly encouraging” for the King to carry out his first investiture ceremony for five months, with his last one taking place on December 19, a month before he was admitted to hospital for treatment on his prostate. One insider remarked: “The King is in great spirits and as full of positivity as I’ve ever seen him.

“He’s already told aides he is absolutely determined to make several dates in the summer months, including the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations and attend Trooping the Colour (the King’s official birthday celebrations in London on June 15) which is wonderful news. There’s certainly a feeling that he wants to make up for lost time.”