Famous faces and moments you might've missed at the Chelsea Flower Show so far
We're halfway through the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, so it's probably as good a time as any for a recap.
From the moment the gates opened at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, at 7am on Monday, the London borough has felt like the centre of the universe — or, at least, Country Life's universe.
At our stand, the 'Garden Lover's Library' — beautifully designed by George Saumarez Smith of ADAM Architecture — the reception has been nothing short of extraordinary, from both visitors in person and admirers on social media.
It has been a vintage year, with appearances from four Country Life guest editors, The King, The Queen, Sir David Beckham, The Princess Royal, and one very longstanding and popular columnist, Alan Titchmarsh.
Members of our team will be on the stand until the very end so please do come and say hello if you can. Alternatively, you can read about what happened, as it happened, on the Monday and Tuesday, here and here.
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The Country Life ‘Garden Lover’s Library’, designed by George Saumarez Smith of Adam Architecture, is at stand PW215 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, until May 23.
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George Saumarez Smith and Jane Kennerley
Vintage copies of 'Country Life'
Eva Herzigová and George Saumarez Smith
Mark Hedges and Giles Kime
Sarah Eberle's Gold Medal and Best in Show-winning garden for the CPRE
Alan Titchmarsh and Frances Tophill
Dame Joanna Lumley
Leonora Smee
The Seasalt Painted Garden by Lynn James
Dame Mary Berry
Sam Thompson
George Saumarez Smith
Professor Dave Goulson
The RHS organises educational days for school groups to attend the grounds. Primary school children also act as junior judges for the RHS Children's Choice Award
The Parkinson's UK 'A Garden for Every Parkinson's Journey' Show Garden
Jade Holland Cooper
'A Little Garden of Shared Knowledge' by Katerina Kantalis
Bill Bailey
Suzi Ruffell, Gaby Roslin and Tom Allen
Myleene Klass
John Goodall and Robert Mercer (a 'Country Life' subscriber of more than 70 years)
The Boodles Garden by Catherine MacDonald
Jane Kennerley
George Saumarez Smith and Carol Klein
A steel highland cow at ArtFe
Bobby Brazier
Sir Grayson Perry
Rob Brydon
Laura-Ann and Natalie Rushdie
Kirstie Allsopp
Mariya Dykalo
Nina Campbell
Sol, Jack and Blue
Rosie is Country Life's Digital Content Director & Travel Editor. She joined the team in July 2014 — following a brief stint in the art world. In 2022, she edited the magazine's special Queen's Platinum Jubilee issue and coordinated Country Life's own 125 birthday celebrations. She has also been invited to judge a travel media award and chaired live discussions on the London property market, sustainability and luxury travel trends. Rosie studied Art History at university and, beyond Country Life, has written for Mr & Mrs Smith and The Gentleman's Journal, among others. The rest of the office likes to joke that she splits her time between Claridge’s, Devon and the Maldives.
