THE QUEEN will announce last minute if she will attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show today for a private view of this year's gardens.
Buckingham Palace last week said the Queen is hoping to attend the Chelsea Flower Show next week, Buckingham Palace has said.
Members of the Royal Family will visit the show today, ahead of the official opening on Tuesday.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra will be attending.
Her Majesty has attended the world-famous event, run by the Royal Horticultural Society, of which she is a patron, more than 50 times in her 70-year reign.
Royal Horticultural Society director Sue Biggs said Her Majesty Queen is "the most special person to us".
She told BBC Radio 4: 'There is a whole display of different signatures. So we had a signature, which is a painting just for one member of the Royal Family, of their favourite flowers, and so we have that at the show today. And the Queen is the only queen in history who has had three signatures painted.
"So we hope she's going to be well enough to be able to come and see us today, and we look forward to seeing her and showing her the signature later on this afternoon, which will be great.
"But you can't walk through this show – whether you're at the amazing 39 gardens or at the 80 exhibits in the Great Pavilion – of seeing everybody's love for the Queen and tribute to the Queen on this very, very special occasion.'
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Harry & Meghan to consider staying in UK for Lilibet’s christening
Reports from Royal experts have said that the Royal pair could stay in England in order to perform their daughter’s christening ceremony in the presence of her great grandmother, the Queen.
The Duke & Duchess will soon be in the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and some commentators expect them to extend this trip.
Speaking on the latest episode of Royally Us, hosts Christina Garibaldi and Christine Ross discussed the possibility that Harry and Meghan could “extend” their stay for the special occasion.
Ms Garibaldi said, “maybe Lilibet will have her christening while they are at Windsor during the Platinum Jubilee”.
Ms Ross responded: “It’s such a busy weekend, especially we talked about last week about how members of the Royal Family are going to different, you know, countries within the United Kingdom [for Jubilee celebrations].
Harry and Meghan currently live in an £11m California mansion, but will stay in Frogmore Cottage for Her Majesty’s Jubilee.
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Meg & Harry savaged over rumoured Netflix docuseries
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported Netflix documentary series about their life has been savaged by a commentator.
Nile Gardiner, a former aide of Margaret Thatcher has claimed it’s an opportunity for the couple to “exploit” their royal titles.
Gardiner issued a savage takedown of the couple when commenting on this reported series.
He described the show as sounding “awful” and claimed the couple were “exploiting” their tie to the Royal Family.
In a tweet, the foreign policy analyst wrote: “This sounds absolutely awful.
“There is no end to the vanity, hubris, and exploitation of the Royal titles by Meghan/Harry.”
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Ball fit for a Queen in Jubilee bash
Buckingham Palace will host the most exclusive concert of the year to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
The concert will commence on Saturday 4 June and will see the likes of Royal favourite’s performing including Ed Sheeran who will sing the national anthem.
Alicia Keys, Duran Duran and Sir Rod Stewart will also perform at the Royal bash.
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Royal trio to stand in for the Queen at Trooping of the Colour
It is believed the following Royals will help the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen is likely to have appointed son Prince Charles, daughter the Princess Royal and grandson Prince William to stand in for her for the Trooping of the Colour.
Her Royal Highnesses own soldiers, the Horse Guards will put on an astounding display to honour her 70 years of reign.
They may take the Royal salute in place for the Queen who has recently had issues with her mobility.
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Meghan Markle thrown into further family woes
Her sister Samantha is demanding £60,000 of damages in the defamation trial.
Samantha is 17 years older than Meghan, and says her reputation was ruined by Meghan during her explosive Oprah interview.
Meghan’s lawyers to the stars have said the case has no “merit.”
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In pictures: Prince Charles meets Canada’s Prime Minister
The two were snapped conversing in a formal set up during Charles’ visit across the pond.
The trip was to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
He met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Mr Trudeau said it was a ‘pleasure’ to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to Canada.
Charles and Camilla jetted off for the three day trip, and immersed themselves in the rich local culture.
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Wills and Kate do things their own way
It seems the Royal couple are breaking away from tradition.
In 2017, Meghan Markle told crowds in Nottingham that she was not allowed to take selfies, as per the Royal rules.
However Prince William and Catherine were spotted posing for selfies in Glasgow last week.
William broke further rules when he hugged William Burns, who recently had a meeting Britain’s future king.
The Queen also broke this no touching rule many years ago when she shared a sweet embrace with first lady Michelle Obama in 2009.
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Mary Berry praises Prince William’s cooking
Surprisingly he is a dab hand at whipping up a BBQ.
The baking legend told listeners at the BFI Radio Times Festival how she joined the Royals for tea once, and spent time chatting with Prince William.
She said: “He really knew what he was talking about,” as she explained how William spoke of stuffing game and was always the barbeque chef at Sandringham.
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Mary Berry praises Prince William’s cooking
Surprisingly he is a dab hand at whipping up a BBQ.
The baking legend told listeners at the BFI Radio Times Festival how she joined the Royals for tea once, and spent time chatting with Prince William.
She said: “He really knew what he was talking about,” as she explained how William spoke of stuffing game and was always the barbeque chef at Sandringham.
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A sneak peek into Prince Harry and Meghan’s sprawling £10 million estate
The couple live in a fabulous mansion in Montecito, boasting plenty of land, a pool and a tennis court.
Their perfect home looks like a stunning French Chateau, and really has everything you could ever need.
The couple have 7.38 acres of garden, which includes an gorgeous rose garden, children’s playground, tennis court and a swimming pool.
A wine cellar filled to the brim of the most luxury wines is also featured, with stunning stone walls and chandelier.
In total the expansive mega mansion has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms!
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