The Sandringham Flower Show is back and the honors go to Carlo and Camilla

THEthe 139thSandringham Flower Show returned, after two years of absence caused by the pandemic – in the residence of Queen Elizabeth, offers the better than British and international horticulture. To inaugurate it, Carlo and Camillaarrived in one carriage pulled by two white horses, greeted by a military band, and immediately mingled with the visitors (20,000 are expected this year), stopping at every stall.

Sandringham Flower Show, the inauguration with Carlo and Camilla

The Prince of Wales confirmed the affection the Royal Family has for the event organized on the Sandringham Park estate, in the county of Norfolk, where the queen usually celebrates her Christmas. And she related that as a child he used to visit it every year with the queen mother, to whom he was very fond: “Grandmother would be so happy to know that it continues to unfold today.”

Carlo and Camilla at the Sandringham Flower Show 2022 (Getty Images)

Rania of Jordan welcomes Camilla of Cornwall: the comparison between styles is merciless

A crown for Carlo and Camilla, but knitted

Carlo and Camilla visited the gardens recreated for the occasion by important names and were particularly interested in handicraft products, stopping to chat with the managers. And the duchess, future queen, could not help but pose next to an imperial crown resting on a pedestal and entirely knitted.

Receive news and updates
on the latest
beauty trends
directly in your mail

Camilla, the only Royal with a purse

Camilla was also tempted by some purchases, choosing three crocheted puppets – a teddy bear, a puppy and a turtle – paying with a £ 20 bill. Proof that, unlike the other Royals, she always carries cash with her.

Follow us on Twitter Spaces!

Every Monday at 11 on the iO Donna account.

Read the iO book Woman, Princesses become! From Kate Middleton to Meghan Markle

Buy it online at Prima Edicola for 9.90 euros.

Listen to the free podcast about British royalty

iO Donna © REPRODUCTION RESERVED

ttn-13