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.
17. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Andy and Lucy McGregor from ABF The Soldier's Charity. Picture by Jane Coltman
Andy and Lucy McGregor from ABF The Soldier's Charity. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
18. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Steve Naylor and Dr Frances Naylor represented the Northumberland Nation Park Mountain Rescue service. Picture by Jane Coltman
Steve Naylor and Dr Frances Naylor represented the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue service. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
19. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Jackie and Brenda Frier from the Toby Henderson Trust and Richard and Christine Hardy from Alnwick 1801 Air Cadets. Picture by Jane Coltman
Jackie and Brenda Frier from the Toby Henderson Trust and Richard and Christine Hardy from Alnwick 1801 Air Cadets. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
20. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Elaine and Julie Myers from the Great North Air Ambulance Service. Picture by Jane Coltman
Elaine and Julie Myers from the Great North Air Ambulance Service. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman