Features

The four Queens of Chelsea - Victoria, Alexandra, Mary & Elizabeth's passion for the Chelsea Flower Show

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22nd May 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike.Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today.The annual horticultural spectacle owes…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II to be remembered at the Chelsea Flower Show in poignant floral tribute

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19th May 2023
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show in a special garden which celebrates her life.The late monarch almost always attended the annual horticultural show held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with it being one of the first events marked on her calendar each year.The King, joined by Queen Camilla, will attend this year’s show – although the late…
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The Kents

Princess Michael of Kent steps in for daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, at engagement to celebrate Chelsea Buns

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18th May 2023
Princess Michael of Kent has stepped in for her daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, to judge the World Chelsea Bun Awards.Lady Frederick, better known as Sophie Winkleman, was due to be a judge at the the 5th annual awards ceremony hosted by Partridges which celebrates the currant buns.However, Sophie has become “unavoidably not available” according to a spokesperson, with…
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Features

Plumpton - a tiny village in Sussex with huge royal connections

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14th May 2023
Nestled in the East Sussex countryside six miles north of Brighton is the idyllic village of Plumpton. With little more than 1,000 residents, the village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, although its connection with royalty is fairly modern. During her childhood, Queen Camilla called Plumpton home having grown up in her father’s 18th century house. The Queen’s father, Major Bruce…
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