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British Royals

King Charles arrives at Chelsea Flower Show for first time since becoming RHS patron

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20th May 2024

The King, brand new patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, has arrived at the Chelsea show for the first time since taking on the role.

King Charles announced earlier this month that he would become the RHS patron.

The role has huge significance for His Majesty for a number of reasons. The last person to hold the role was his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The spectacular floral logo that greeted The King and Queen on their arrival at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
(Photo by Lydia Starbuck)

The King is also well known for his passion for nature and gardening. His devotion to the environment was recognised in 2009 with the presentation of the RHS Victoria Medal, the society’s highest award.

This visit also comes as His Majesty continues to expand the number of public engagements he is taking on as he is treated for cancer. The King was diagnosed earlier this year following a planned operation. King Charles was confined to private engagements for a number of months as he began treatment but is now able to get out and about again.

Among the highlights in the Great Pavilion is the RNLI stand which was given a proper launch by Blue Peter stars
(Photo by Lydia Starbuck)

Queen Camilla is with The King as this visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets under way. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are also attending.

The Flower Show opens to the public on May 21 and runs until May 25 2024.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.