The Chelsea Flower Show, a highlight of the British spring calendar, attracts royals and celebrities alike. However, despite the high calibre of guests, some missed the style memo. While there is no official dress code, attendees are advised to wear sturdy shoes, a light waterproof jacket, and sunglasses, showcasing their spring-summer wardrobes. Fail-safe smart casual options include midi dresses, floral frocks, pastel suits, and linen trousers.
On the first day in London, celebrities like Lady Amelia Windsor and Myleene Klass opted for garish patterns, unsuitable high-heeled sandals, and unflattering combinations. Radio presenter Myleene, 48, ignored advice and wore daring golden heels with a floaty pink maxi dress more suited for cocktails. Lady Amelia, 30, granddaughter of the Duke of Kent, looked dull in a green, brown, and cream dress. Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh wore a loud lime green trouser suit, while writer Dawn O'Porter attracted attention in an overly colourful outfit: a floral blouse, teal dress, bright yellow bow, and brown boots.
Fiona Bruce opted for a patterned white jacket and bright red trousers. Aisling Bea wore leopard print sandals with a denim dress and brown blazer. Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright chose a pink polka dot dress and black high heels, ignoring the sturdy footwear advice.
In contrast, Sir David Beckham beamed as he unveiled a rose named after him at the Chelsea Flower Show garden he designed with King Charles and Alan Titchmarsh. His daughter Harper suggested the name for his 50th birthday. The English shrub rose has luminous white flowers, exceptional vigour, and a complex fragrance of banana, clove, and myrrh. Brits can buy it for £27.50, with £2.50 per rose donated to The King's Foundation. The rose grows in the King's Foundation Curious Garden, an exhibition designed by the trio to encourage gardening curiosity.
