The Princess of Wales revisited a ME + EM dress for her appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show today.
The Chelsea Flower Show opened its gates for a preview today, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society.
The King and Queen also attended the preview, seen here with Keith Weed, the President of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Other members of the royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, were present as well. Richard Palmer of The Express captured their arrival on video.
NOTE: An earlier version of the second video from Richard Palmer incorrectly identified some individuals. Corrections have been made thanks to community feedback.
The Princess arrived at the show well before other royals to participate in the first Children’s Picnic, a new initiative of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening.
One hundred children from ten London schools participated in the picnic, exploring the joys of gardening and connecting with nature.
During the picnic, the Princess engaged with the children, discussing the pleasures of gardening and the excitement of watching plants grow. She emphasized the educational and rewarding aspects of gardening, particularly the direct experience of planting and harvesting.
Simon Perry provides additional insights into the Princess’s interactions with the children, highlighting a particularly memorable conversation about the growth and care of strawberries.
The event also included a tour of several gardens, where the Princess and the children admired the diverse plant life and discussed various gardening techniques.
Clare Matterson, RHS Director General, spoke about the significance of the picnic, expressing hope that it would inspire a lifelong passion for gardening among the children and foster a deeper connection to the natural world.
The Princess also spent time with Chelsea Pensioners, sharing moments with the veterans and enjoying their company in a specially designed garden area.
Lastly, a look at the Princess’s attire for the day: she wore a color block silk shirt dress by ME + EM, accessorized with Castañer ‘Carina’ espadrille wedges and Catherine Zoraida fern earrings.
