The Prince of Wales invited his cousins to join him at a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier this week with a Royal expert saying it gave a 'glimpse of the future' Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Prince William hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace earlier this week, as Royal enthusiasts were particularly touched by one sentimental act. The invitation extended to his cousins to join him in mingling with guests. William is understood to have personally extended invites to his cousins Peter Phillips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie as well as Zara and Mike Tindall, to attend the celebration.
Despite applause for this warm-hearted gesture , a top Royal expert has dissected the implications, suggesting it gives more than a glimpse into familial ties but offers a "glimpse of the future." Former BBC Royal reporter Jennie Bond suggests this move provides a rare window into how the monarchy may operate under King William's reign when he eventually succeeds his father. Speaking to OK! she shared: "I thought it was joyful to see this new generation of royals step up to help William at one of the traditional engagements of the year.
" Jennie continues: "What a shame it was raining, but I think their guests would have been genuinely thrilled to meet this younger, less form.
