At the delight of spectators who were enjoying the celebration of gardening and nature and King Charles and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, shared a loving embrace at The Royal Windsor Flower Show.
As Duchess Sophie greeted her brother-in-law, King Charles, she displayed a deep curtsey, followed by a hug and a kiss on the cheek as she greeted the royal.
The two teamed up to attend the festival which took place on June 7 in the beautiful Windsor Great Park. The one-day event celebrates gardening, nature, food and traditional crafts.
Stylish Duchess Sophie wore a long navy blazer, worn over a blue patterned floral dress and nude wedges, whereas King Charles wore a light grey suit, paired with a white shirt and dark brown shoes.
Royal fans on social media have commented on the pair’s loving embrace. One wrote: “The King looks so pleased to see Sophie!”
Another commented on the two royals greeting: “Lovely photo of the King and Duchess Sophie.”
One spectator said: “Amazing, we were there today and it was a delight to see both of them!!”
Bringing together horticultural experts and garden enthusiasts from around the UK, this year’s event explores the theme of Patterns in Nature, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III’s book ‘Harmony’.
The theme celebrates the mathematical beauty of the natural world through innovative garden design and artisan craftsmanship.
The show features a Fibonacci spiral in its central garden, emphasising how mathematical patterns create harmony in garden design.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, also had a rare outing alongside Prince William as the two arrived at the Royal Cornwall Show and toured the different stalls, sampling delights on June 6.
William is patron of The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association while Sophie is patron of The Association of Agricultural Show Organisations (ASAO) and Vice President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association.
The show, which dates back to 1793, showcases the very best in Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food and drink, entertainment and competition.
William was dressed in a checked blazer, a blue shirt, dark trousers and a tie for the outing, while Sophie wore a brown suede skirt, a light pink blouse and an olive-green jacket for the event.
