Royal visit highlights British-grown blooms and celebrates local floral artistry
Queen Camilla was all smiles during her recent visit to the Garden Museum, where she marked the start of British Flowers Week with a celebration of home-grown blooms.
The Queen attended the event at the invitation of television presenter and horticulturist Alan Titchmarsh, President of the museum. She was warmly welcomed by museum Director Christopher Woodward and Chair of Trustees Rupert Tyler.
This marks her second visit to the museum, following a previous trip in June 2024. The Garden Museum, with King Charles as its Patron, is dedicated to celebrating the art, history, and cultural significance of British gardens.
During her visit, the Queen toured the British Flowers Week exhibition, which features six striking floral installations crafted from locally-grown, seasonal British flowers.
Adding a historical touch, the exhibition also showcases portraits of Queen Elizabeth II from her days as Princess Elizabeth, underscoring the royal family’s enduring connection to British horticulture.
Founded in 2013, British Flowers Week champions the UK’s cut flower industry, shining a spotlight on the work of British growers, wholesalers, and florists.
This year’s celebration will run from 16th to 22nd June.
