However, the Princess of Wales, aged 42, is unlikely to attend due to ongoing cancer treatment announced in March. Kate, who underwent preventative chemotherapy following abdominal surgery, has prioritized her recovery and spent most of her time recuperating at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. Although she briefly stayed at Anmer Hall in Norfolk over the Easter holidays, her focus remains on recuperation.
The Chelsea Flower Show's royal connections date back to Queen Elizabeth II's patronage of The Royal Horticultural Society throughout her reign. Kate herself, a keen supporter of the event, co-designed the child-friendly Back To Nature Garden in 2019 and participated in the inaugural children's picnic last year.
While members of the royal family, including Princess Beatrice and her husband, have enjoyed the event in the past, Kate's absence underscores her current health priorities. With Kate's continued recovery, Princess Beatrice is expected to step up and possibly accompany the king to key events, such as the Japanese State visit next month. Despite being non-working royals, Beatrice and Eugenie are poised to provide support where needed during Kate's absence from royal duties.
