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Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, central London, on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JORDAN PETTITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A 9-year-old British boy has been extended a royal invitation fit for a monarch!

Tony Hudgell, a young lad from Britain, found himself the recipient of a prestigious invitation from none other than Buckingham Palace. This honor was bestowed upon him after a fortuitous turn of events that prevented him from attending King Charles' inaugural garden party due to an unexpected traffic delay.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 8: King Charles III and Queen Camilla (left) attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 8, 2024 in London, England. Photo by Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images

The story unfolded when Tony's mother, Paula Hudgell, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their unfortunate predicament. She recounted how they found themselves ensnared in a traffic jam for a staggering two hours, leading to their regrettable absence from the highly anticipated King's Garden Party.

Accompanying her story were touching images capturing Tony's resilience, despite his status as a double amputee, as he sat patiently within their vehicle.

The official X account representing the royal family swiftly intervened. In a heartwarming twist, Tony was offered a second chance to partake in the regal festivities, ensuring that his day was not tainted by disappointment.

"Sorry to hear this, Tony! We were looking forward to seeing you too," the account posted in response to Paula's message. "Fancy trying again another day? Leave it with us... @paula_hudgell."

An elated Paula responded, "Thank you so much for this wonderful reply, we were all so disappointed and flat tonight. This tweet has certainly lifted our spirits and Tony is going to bed now much happier."

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According to the BBC, the recent garden gathering marked the commencement of two seasonal celebrations scheduled to be hosted by the palace this year.

The Sovereign's Garden Party 2024 - May 8
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 8: King Charles III speaks to guests attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 8, 2024 in London, England. Photo by Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images

King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla attended the event. Joining them were esteemed members of the royal family, including Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Sophie — recognized as the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

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