The King swatted a fly away, and the Queen burst into laughter upon receiving a large knitted radish during one of their final public appearances before the summer hiatus.
The royal couple attended the historic Sandringham Flower Show, a traditional event on the Norfolk royal estate for nearly 150 years. This year marked the first time the show was organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, of which the King serves as patron.
During the event, the monarch collaborated on the creation of an ‘RHS Legacy Garden’ using locally sourced materials from Norfolk to showcase his enduring love for gardening and promote rural skills and biodiversity.
Arriving in a horse-drawn Victoria Carriage to cheers from the crowd, Their Majesties proceeded to the main house, where they were greeted with the national anthem before embarking on a tour led by RHS President Keith Weed and director general Clare Matterson.
The King, accompanied by his wife, met with garden collaborator Catherine Macdonald to admire the county-themed garden, engaging with the public along the way. The couple conversed with enthusiastic garden enthusiasts and exchanged pleasantries as they strolled through the event.
Camilla, dressed in a stylish green Lexy London dress and sporting a bandaged thumb, interacted with attendees and was gifted a bag of insect repellents. The King presented awards, including ‘The Kings Biodiversity Award’ and ‘The Best Exhibit in the Floral Marquee Award,’ while the Queen presented accolades to participants for their innovative designs.
The royal pair engaged with children from a local school, exchanging gardening tips and pleasantries before departing in their carriage. They have one more official engagement before heading to Scotland for the summer break.
The RHS Sandringham Flower Show, hosted at a Royal residence for the first time, features expert growers, nurseries, and showcases charitable and community initiatives.
