Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into the fashion highlights from the Princess of Wales at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. Let’s start with some quick updates, including this week’s unveiling of a pivotal report by the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, which you might recall was initially launched in March 2023.
The Guardian reports that the document highlights five key areas where businesses can significantly impact the lives of children under five, their families, the economy, and society at large. More insights are available in this ITV article.
The Princess has expressed her gratitude towards the business leaders who have advanced this initiative, focusing on enhancing support for children from birth to five years old.
“The Princess is deeply appreciative of the Taskforce members for their substantial progress over the past year,” shared Christian Guy, head of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
This week also featured a garden party at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the Prince of Wales on behalf of the King, despite the rainy weather.
The event was attended by the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester, and several cousins of the Prince, including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike Tindall. Princess Beatrice was seen in a Beulah London dress, while Princess Eugenie opted for a creation by Ulla Johnson.
Zara Tindall chose the Isobel dress by Laura Green London, complemented by a hat from Sarah Cant Millinery, and accessories previously worn by the Princess of Wales: Emmy London’s Rebecca Suede Heels and the Natasha Clutch. A special thanks to Royal Fashion Police for these fashion details.
As highlighted by Gert’s Royals, this marks the first attendance at one of the monarch’s garden parties for the Tindalls and Peter Phillips.
A notable detail about Zara Tindall’s outfit was her use of heel guards to navigate the grassy terrain effectively.
For those curious, heel guards like Solemates High Heel Protectors or Sole Guards are available in various colors and can be a practical choice for outdoor events.
Earlier in the week, the King and Queen graced the Chelsea Flower Show, an event that has seen memorable visits from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the past. We’ll take a moment to reminisce about the Duchess’s past ensembles for the event, starting with her elegant green Catherine Walker coat dress from the 2016 show.
Among the 2016 displays was a striking field of over 320,000 crocheted poppies, a breathtaking sight that complemented the Duchess’s vibrant attire.
A common question among fashion enthusiasts involves the contents of the Duchess’s handbags. It seems one item she often carries is a tissue, possibly for managing allergies.
In 2017, the Duchess opted for a silk dress by French designer Rochas, featuring a floral print and a flared skirt, which she paired with her LK Bennett heels.
The Duchess’s involvement in the 2019 RHS Back to Nature garden project showcased her commitment to highlighting the benefits of the natural world. She collaborated with landscape architects Andrée Davies and Adam White on this initiative.
Before the show’s opening, the Duke and Duchess introduced their children to the garden, allowing them a playful preview.
The Duchess wore a Floral Ruffled Maxi Dress by & Other Stories for the occasion, accessorized with Polly Petal Earrings by Accessorize and Carina wedge espadrilles by Castañer.
For the garden’s official unveiling, she chose casual separates, including a broderie anglaise shirt by MiH Jeans and linen culottes from Massimo Dutti, paired with Superga sneakers and Monica Vinader earrings.
Later that day, the Duchess changed into an Erdem dress for the show’s official preview, where she guided the late Queen through the garden.
The Erdem Sheba Floral Silk-Cotton Gown featured intricate lace and ruffled details, perfectly complementing the floral theme of the event.
Our final look at the Duchess’s Chelsea Flower Show fashion includes a dress by ME + EM, first worn during a special children’s picnic at last year’s show.
The Color Block Silk Shirt Dress features a pleated front, gathered shoulders, and an asymmetrical hem, accessorized with Catherine Zoraida Fern Drop Earrings and the same Castañer wedges.
As we look forward to the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, stay tuned for the conclusion of our One-Hit Wonder series next week.
