Queen Elizabeth Gets Driven Around at the 2022 Chelsea Flower Show

Queen Elizabeth II is enjoying the calm before the storm, albeit a celebratory storm. A royal source tells ET that Her Majesty traveled to Balmoral estate in Scotland on Thursday «for a short break» before the Jubilee celebrations begin.The royal source added that Elizabeth, 96, «often travels there at this time of year and stays for a week.» With so much planned for the four-day celebration, it seems the queen is pacing herself ahead of the festivities planned.In honor of the queen's 70 years of service, four days of events have been planned for June, beginning on June 2 with a birthday parade and the royal family's traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour event.According to a press release, the Trooping the Colour will feature the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards and more than 1200 officers and soldiers as well as hundreds of Army musicians and about 240 horses.

Guardian recently. The screen queen — who left acting in 2014 due to her arthritis — has made a career for herself being a lookalike for the 96-year-old sovereign.

Paul O'Grady has recently been spotted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and fans have been sharing their delight at his return to the airwaves.The BBC Radio 2 star shared a picture from the show on his Instagram, after returning to the radio on Sunday for the first time in months.The 66-year-old wrote: "No, I haven’t got a stall flogging flowers, I’m at the Chelsea Flower Show. I look like I’ve been up to something on this photo but I can assure you I haven’t."I kept getting asked by the press if I was into gardening but I had to come clean and admit that if I go into a garden centre the plants wilt with fear in case I buy them."Great day though, hooked up with some of my favourite people and couldn’t believe the stunning garden designs and the most beautiful flowers that could only have been grown by a magician."Fans were quick to comment on the snap, sharing their happiness over Paul's return.One person wrote: "Fabulous to hear you back on Radio 2! Been a life long fan of yours since I saw you live as Lilly, you took the mick out of me for wearing thigh boots."Another said: "Gorgeous Paul, hi from Cumbria.

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Dame Deborah James has made a rare outing as she visited the Chelsea Flower Show to see the rose named after her.The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, shared earlier this month that her body is "just not playing ball" in a heartbreaking farewell post. She's been staying with her parents at their home in Woking, Surrey, where she's been receiving end-of-life care – resting and sleeping a great deal amid her cancer. But on Tuesday 24 May, Deborah decided to venture out to the Chelsea Flower Show in a bid to see in person the rose that was named after her – which is already breaking sales records.

As the United Kingdom and the world gear up for Queen Elizabeth’s big Platinum Jubilee celebrations, one company is honoring the 96-year-old monarch in a small, but grand, way.Babbacombe Model Village in Devon, England, unveiled a tiny model of HRH and her Jubilee Trooping the Colour parade ahead of the ceremony, which is set for June 2.The intricately detailed figurines feature small-scale horse guards, the Yeomen Warders (the sentries for the Tower of London) and the sovereign herself.In photos, designer Wayne Stott is seen putting the final touches on the queen, who’s seated in a red carriage and escorted by her royal guards on horseback, marching in the parade with their unmistakable black bearskin helmets.The minuscule monarch is sized to be barely larger than one’s thumb, however, it’s chock-full of details resembling the real queen.Eighteen of her Majesty’s Yeomen Warders guards have been spread throughout the model village for the exhibit, which is open for the Jubilee celebrations now through June 19.“Join us to celebrate the marking of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and enjoy our Miniature Beefeater Hunt,” the model village wrote on Instagram. “Try and find all 18 miniature Beefeaters hidden in and around the gardens and all successful young explorers will receive their very own Union Jack flag to take home.”The Jubilee will be held from June 2 to June 5 and celebrates the British ruler’s astonishing 70 years on the throne.

The Chelsea Flower Show is officially back and as per usual, our favourite royals have looked blooming lovely while attending this year’s horticultural event, with everyone from Her Majesty The Queen to Princess Beatrice showcasing their best summer looks. The Queen and her family are often in attendance at the event, held in the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea, London.

Princess Beatrice looked beautiful as she attended the Chelsea Flower Show with her husband on Monday. The princess attended the show in a blue and white floral dress with her hair half tied in a black ribbon, supported by matching back heels and a handbag – along with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who wore a stylish dark blue suit.

Vick Hope is reportedly engaged to marry Calvin Harris after a whirlwind five-month relationship.The TV presenter, 32, showed off her sparkling diamond ring while out at the Chelsea Flower Show with her DJ boyfriend, 38, on Monday 23 May. Calvin got down on one knee to pop the question by his favourite tree on his farm in Ibiza, according to reports. An insider said: "Vick said yes immediately, she is madly in love with Calvin and could not be any happier." Calvin and Vick's day date to the Chelsea Flower Show saw the loved-up pair make the most of the London sunshine.

Calvin Harris and Vick Hope might just have the most wholesome friendship around after the pair attended the Chelsea Flower Show together. The superstar DJ and TV presenter were spotted strolling around the stunning gardens as they attended the press day for the launch of this year’s event at The Royal Hospital. Vick, 32, and Calvin, 38, looked particularly cheerful as they chatted away and shared jokes with each other while weaving in between the other guests. At one point, former Strictly Come Dancing star Vick was seen gently placing her hand on Calvin’s lower back, clearly comfortable with the I Need Your Love hitmaker. It comes as a source claims the pair are in the early dating stages and that the music producer even asked her out when she was 19. ‘Calvin and Vick have been trying to keep their relationship under wraps, its still early days, but they love spending time together both in London and Ibiza,’ an insider told the Mail Online.

Loose Women's Charlene White stole the show with her lovely bright yellow dress on the opening day of the Chelsea Flower Show.The TV presenter, 41, wore the perfect frock for the prestigious annual show, looking incredibly summery and smiley as she mingled with her fellow attendees in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Charlene's show-stealing dress featured a button-down front, with an open collar, and cuffed short sleeves.

BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay couldn't rein in his emotion on the red sofa as he admitted he just wanted to "hug" weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.Sitting alongside his co-star Sally Nugent, Jon was fighting to contain himself as he discussed the Chelsea Flower Show with the gang.Yesterday (May 23), Carol announced live on the programme that she is now engaged to her fiancé after he proposed while the couple were enjoying a picnic on holiday together.And on Tuesday's show (May 24), Jon and Sally were busy discussing the flower show when Carol's announcement cropped back up.Jon reflected: "Doesn't it make you just think, 'I need to sort out my garden'?" as Sally agreed: "Yes, a little bit!"Jon then added: "I wish I had a garden like that.""It sort of makes me think, 'I wish I'd been there yesterday to see all those beautiful flowers and amazing people'," Sally then said, referencing the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Ainsley Harriott who were at the event.Which is when Jon gushed: "I wish I'd been there yesterday just to give Carol a hug, to be honest!"The segment then cut to Carol's weather report, as Jon asked: "How was your day?"Slightly taken aback by the attention, Carol said: "My day was... lovely.

Platinum Jubilee, a slew of celebrations to honor her seven-decade reign, as well as the Windsors who came before her, held from June 2 to June 5.Trooping the Colour refers to a military parade tied to the anniversary of the British monarchy, which enters its 260th year with the upcoming festivities. Traditionally, the queen would attend the parade in Whitehall, either on horseback or, in later years, by carriage, to be greeted by a royal salute as she carries out a symbolic inspection of the troops.Instead, she’ll receive her salute by proxy — via her son and heir Prince Charles, 73, daughter Princess Anne, 71, and grandson Prince William, 39.

the Queen, 96, were to be absent from her own platinum jubilee.

Gary Lineker has sparked a backlash over his comments about flags ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Taking to Twitter, the sports broadcaster, 61, revealed his inability to "get excited" by the Union Jack weeks before the queen's Jubilee.In view of his 8.4 million followers, the pundit made divisive remarks over the items.Gary wrote: "I’ve tried really hard, but I just can’t get excited by flags. Any flags."They’re just pieces of cloth with a stick, right?"Does it make me a bad person?" he asked.He went on: "I’m as patriotic as anyone, but flags?"Now a Union Jack stick of rock: Oh Yes!" he ended his post.The star was soon faced with comments disagreeing with his thoughts on flags.Twitter user @Dog_Meat_Man wrote: "A piece of cloth on a stick?"Technically, yeah, but it’s what that cloth represents that’s important."What it stands for.

Calvin Harris and Vick Hope have been spotted looking cosy together as they enjoyed the annual Chelsea Flower Show in central London on Monday. The Scottish DJ, 38, cut a relaxed figure as he shared a laugh with radio host Vick, 32, while they enjoyed the Spring sunshine.The pair were all smiles as they explored the various displays together, with all eyes on the newly single DJ as Vick placed a casual hand on Calvin’s back.

The Queen has made an appearance at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Just two weeks after pulling out of the State Opening of Parliament due to ongoing mobility issues, Her Majesty surprised everyone by turning up to a royal preview of the show ahead of tomorrow's official opening. Buckingham Palace has confirmed it was a last-minute decision for her to attend the event, with a spokeswoman adding: "Adjustments have been made for the Queen’s comfort".

GEMMA Collins was perfectly dressed as she arrived at the Chelsea Flower Show with her mum Joan. The former Towie star, 41, was decked out in an elegant ruffled pink dress printed with lemons and leaves.

CALVIN Harris was spotted cuddling up to radio presenter Vick Hope at the Chelsea Flower Show. There were smiles all round as the newly single music maker and former Strictly contestant strolled about the spacious grounds.

Gemma Collins made a bright and colourful appearance with her mum Joan as the pair visited the Chelsea Flower Shower in London on Monday afternoon. The mum-and-daughter duo were pictured as they arrived at the annual event hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society at The Royal Hospital grounds in the capital. Gemma, 41, certainly stood out at the show as she was seen wearing a yellow and pink lemon printed maxi dress from her New Look collection that had ruffle detailing along the waist.

Phillip Schofield was forced to cut a segment short on This Morning on Monday after the show experienced sound issues.The 60 year old and co-host Holly Willoughby, 41, had been watching gardening guru and influencer Daisy Payne, 24, speak to fellow floral enthusiasts about a giant flower arrangement shaped in the silhouette of the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show in London. As viewers were about to get an insight into the impressive piece made in honour of the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee, the sound through the transmission could be heard cutting out — leaving Phillip with no choice but to stop the segment.