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King Charles Unveils Youth Gardening Campaign and Fundraising Rose at Chelsea Flower Show

The King and Queen joined David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh to launch the King’s Rose and preview a horticulture initiative aimed at inspiring young people.

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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.