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The royals tell the RHS about their favourite flowers and plants at this time of year.
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family have revealed their favourite plants and flowers at this time of year and exactly why they're so fond of it.
The royals reflected on their favourite garden plants as part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which went virtual this year. While Queen Elizabeth II is fond of lily of the valley, Princess Anne loves the 'endless variations' of hellebores, while keen horticulturalist Prince Charles has praised 'magnificent' delphiniums.
Discover these royal-approved plants – and if you're feeling inspired, you too can buy them for your own garden!
The Queen's favourite plant is: Lily of the valley.
Lily of the valley is one of the Queen's favourite flowers at this time of year, the RHS revealed. It has held special associations ever since it featured in Her Majesty’s coronation bouquet.
The Queen’s Coronation Bouquet was made up of white flowers comprising orchids and lilies of the valley from England, stephanotis from Scotland, orchids from Wales, and carnations from Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Prince Charles' favourite plant is: Delphinium.
'For me, the magnificent, gloriously apparelled delphinium, with its impeccable bearing and massed in platoons, holds pride of place in my botanical affections,' explained Charles.
Camilla's favourite plant is: Alchemilla mollis.
'This acid green fluffy-flowered plant is one of the best-ever foliage plants for the garden and the vase,' said Camilla. 'A must for every gardener...'
Prince Edward and Sophie's favourite plant is: Azaleas.
The couple describe azaleas as 'so breathtaking at this time of year' with 'the most intoxicating scent'.
Princess Anne's favourite plant is: Hellebores.
'Not only do they flower early but they keep flowering for two months, and they are often beautifully marked with endless variations,' said Anne.
Prince Richard's favourite plant is: Daisies.
Prince Richard 'enjoys digging them up from between the paving stones and transferring them elsewhere to grow properly and healthily – both with some difficulty and much care!,' revealed the RHS.
The Duke also gives the daisies as gifts to friends from time to time.
Birgitte's favourite plant is: Sweet peas.
Sweet Peas is one of Birgitte's favourite flowers. In her garden, it's supported by a wicker trellis which Birgitte made herself. The Duchess has been an Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers since 1991, and recently learnt to weave.
Princess Alexandra's favourite plant is: Golden Celebration Rose.
'My Alexandra rose dominates my garden, but this Golden Celebration rose gives me great pleasure to look at and has the most extraordinary and unique scent,' said Princess Alexandra.
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