Overview
- The King and Queen made their annual visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting the monarchy's commitment to gardening and environmental stewardship.
- The King’s Rose, a pink-and-white striped bloom created by David Austin Roses, was unveiled to raise funds for the King’s Foundation, with £2.50 per plant donated to the charity.
- David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh, ambassadors for the King’s Foundation, will support a new campaign to encourage youth engagement in horticulture, set to launch later this year.
- The royal couple toured Monty Don’s Dog Garden, which features bricks inscribed with the names of their beloved pets and will later be moved to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
- Despite undergoing weekly cancer treatments, King Charles remains actively involved in public duties, including advancing philanthropic and environmental initiatives.