The King and The Duchess of Edinburgh joined forces today in conducting a joint visit to the opening of the 118th Royal Windsor Flower Show.
The event, held at The York Club in Windsor Great Park, showcased Britain’s finest gardening and horticulture.
The Duchess had the honour of opening the event on behalf of His Majesty. To mark the opening, she cut an orange ribbon alongside gardener and Honorary President of the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society, Alan Titchmarsh.
Founded by Queen Victoria in 1892, the Royal Windsor Flower Show is a cherished tradition under royal patronage.
This year’s event was themed “Patterns in Nature”, inspired by King Charles’s 2010 book Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World. The theme explores the mathematical beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world, brought to life in features such as a Fibonacci spiral centrepiece garden.
The King, who has long held a passion for the environment and sustainable living, joined the festivities later in the day. Upon their reunion, Sophie curtsied before exchanging a warm embrace and cheek-to-cheek greeting with the King – a moment that captured the attention of many royal watchers and visitors.
As the day unfolded, The King was guided through the exhibits by Alan Titchmarsh, taking time to smell flowers, greet guests, and admire the array of flora. Meanwhile, the Duchess spoke to attendees, engaged with local schoolchildren and met with Chelsea Pensioners. At one delightful moment, Sophie lifted a pot for Titchmarsh to smell, joking about its scent.
Sophie’s outing with Charles comes a day after she joined Prince William at the Royal Cornwall Show 2025, where they sampled a variety of artisan products, including local chutneys, Cornish cheeses, gins, and ciders. Their Royal Highnesses also championed a number of local organisations focused on key themes of their royal work.
