The event was laid on by The Duchess in her role as Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland to recognise the valuable contribution that volunteers and carers make to the local community.
The garden party was staged at The Alnwick Garden and 300 volunteers and carers were invited, along with their partners/guests.
Fittingly, the event took place during National Carers Week, which aims to raise awareness of the UK’s six-million unpaid carers, as well as celebrating the incredible contribution they make.
During the event, and on behalf of the Queen, the Duchess presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to volunteers from Bell View in Belford.
The Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work done in their local communities.
49. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. The Jazz Men Picture by Jane Coltman
The Jazz Men Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
50. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Margaret Sewell and Mary Murray from Choysez in Bedlington. Picture by Jane Coltman
Margaret Sewell and Mary Murray from Choysez in Bedlington. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
51. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. The Duchess with Mike Allport and Kathleen Allport from Wooler Camera Club. Picture by Jane Coltman
The Duchess with Mike Allport and Kathleen Allport from Wooler Camera Club. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
52. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Lillian and George Syokoe from Alnwick Stroke Club with Elizabeth Warman from Macmillan Support Services. Picture by Jane Coltman
Lillian and George Stokoe from Alnwick Stroke Club with Elizabeth Warman from Macmillan Support Services. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman