Buckingham Palace has released details regarding King Charles and Queen Camilla’s attendance at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, an event also reportedly attended by David Beckham.
Sharing insights into the visit, the Palace stated: “The King, as Patron of The Royal Horticultural Society, and The Queen, along with The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, have visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.”
It further elaborated that the monarch and queen, accompanied by other Members of the Royal Family, were welcomed upon their arrival by Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society. They then proceeded to tour the various gardens and view the displays featured at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from May 20th to May 24th.
Established in 1913 on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has evolved into one of the world’s premier showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting exhibitors and visitors from across the globe. Since its inception, the show has steadily expanded in scope and popularity.
It has grown from featuring 244 exhibitors in 1913 to now showcasing over 400 horticultural exhibits. Currently, the show draws 145,000 visitors annually.
Together, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited The RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, a design by Monty Don. This garden, specifically conceptualized with dogs in mind, incorporates grass areas for canine enjoyment and a large tree providing ample shade.
The brick paths within the garden are inscribed with the names of dogs belonging to Radio 2 presenters and RHS ambassadors, as well as Monty Don’s cherished dog Ned, symbolizing the special place dogs hold in the nation’s hearts and in garden design.
The names of the Queen’s adopted Jack Russell Terrier, Bluebell, and her new puppy, Moley, are also etched on the path, alongside that of her much-loved dog Beth, who passed away last year. The name of The King’s dog, Snuff, is also included on the path.
The King and Queen concluded their tour of the Show at the Bees for Development balcony garden, which was designed by Jenny Rafferty.
