From its inception in 1913, Chelsea Flower Show has always attracted royalty including a selection who have even helped to create gardens for the show. Below are a series of photographs offering a snapshot of the royals at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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1913-1947

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1913: Photograph of Queen Alexandra at the opening of the Chelsea Show from the article titled 'Review of the Spring Show at Chelsea' in The Garden
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© (Daily Express Publication, London, 1936). (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)
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© RHS Lindley Collection
1930s: King George V and Queen Mary at the Chelsea Flower Show,
1930s: King George V and Queen Mary at the Chelsea Flower Show, © (Daily Express Publication, London, 1936). (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)

1949-1979

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1949: Queen Elizabeth and King George VI talking to a contestant at the Chelsea Flower Show
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1947: Royal party by formal pond at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
1947: Royal party by formal pond at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. © RHS Lindley Collection

1971 to 2019

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May 1971: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show
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2019: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits her garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
2019: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits her garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show © (Photo by Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

In 2020

Of course, 2020 was the year of Virtual Chelsea! But the Queen was there in spirit.

In 2021

Anne, Princess Royal visits the Great Pavilion during a private view of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Anne, Princess Royal visits the Great Pavilion during a private view of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show © Suzanne Plunkett/RHS

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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, speaks with garden designer Tom Massey at Chelsea Flower Show 2021
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© RHS / Luke MacGregor
© RHS / Luke MacGregor
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© Suzanne Plunkett/RHS
© Suzanne Plunkett/RHS

In 2022

Britain's Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex chat with garden designer Jason Williams at the Cirrus Garden during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Britain's Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex chat with garden designer Jason Williams at the Cirrus Garden during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 © RHS/Suzanne Plunkett
Britain's Queen Elizabeth tours the gardens in a buggy with RHS president Keith Weed during a royal visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Britain's Queen Elizabeth tours the gardens in a buggy with RHS president Keith Weed during a royal visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 © RHS/Suzanne Plunkett
Britain's Princess Beatrice visits The Mind Garden designed by Andy Sturgeon during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Britain's Princess Beatrice visits The Mind Garden designed by Andy Sturgeon during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 © RHS/Suzanne Plunkett
Britain's Prince Edward and Sophie the Countess of Wessex talk with Philip Harkness at the Harkness Roses exhibition stand during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London,
Britain's Prince Edward and Sophie the Countess of Wessex talk with Philip Harkness at the Harkness Roses exhibition stand during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, © RHS/Suzanne Plunkett

RHS Chelsea Flower Show takes place 24-28 May 2022

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