Queen Camilla reveals she’s seen the first season of Bridgerton – as she tours stunning garden inspired by the hit series at the Chelsea Flower Show
Queen Camilla has revealed she has watched the first season of Netflix hit Bridgerton.
The royal, 76, joined King Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show today as he continues his return to public duties amid his cancer diagnosis.
The Queen toured a majestic ‘Bridgerton’ garden, designed by Holly Johnston and inspired by the hit show’s Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan).
The secluded space features lichens, mosses and ferns with a fountain in the center.
While exploring the garden, Queen Camilla admitted that she loves guilty TV watching and that she watched the first season of Bridgerton, which is famous for its saucy nature.
Queen Camilla revealed she watched the first season of Netflix hit Bridgerton at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday
The royal, 76, joined King Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show today as he continues his return to public duties amid his cancer diagnosis
Camilla said she watched the first season of Bridgerton, starring Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne and Rege-Jean Page as the Duke.
Speaking about the show, she revealed, “I watched the first part.”
The period drama, known for its passionate romantic scenes, may seem like a surprising choice for the Queen, but she will certainly resonate with the themes of high society and grandeur.
The garden theme is timely: the third season of Bridgerton was released on Netflix last week, exploring the friends-to-lovers storyline between Penelope and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
Now that the first four episodes of the third season have been released – and four more will follow next month – romance will take center stage during the country’s most famous horticultural spectacle.
The Queen’s first season of 2020 featured Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings (Rege-Jean Page) as leads, capturing the hearts of viewers with swoon-worthy scenes and stunning attention to detail.
Filmed in beautiful locations across Britain, Bridgerton’s charming scenery is a big part of the show’s romance, with bright floral displays, water features and the grandeur of Regency Era gardens.
Elsewhere at Chelsea, King Charles looked in his element to be back at work as he chatted with well-wishers in the sweltering spring heat.
The King and Queen, both avid gardeners, were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent for the occasion, an important part of the royal calendar.
Camilla is pictured in the Bridgerton garden. She revealed that she has been watching the Netflix show of the same name
The couple are keen horticulturists and were delighted with the visit to West London
Camilla chose a blue dress with a peacock print for the occasion
Charles seemed in his element and was back to work
Camilla recently revealed that Charles was ‘excited’ to return to royal duties and joked that she had ‘tried to hold him back’ during his cancer treatment
Camilla opted for spring chic in a blue peacock print dress, while His Majesty decided to wear a blue suit with floral lapels.
It is one of Charles’ first public events after returning to work following his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
As part of their visit, Charles and Camilla will see the No Adults Allowed Garden, the first garden in the show’s history to be designed by children.
The subdivision area consists of wetlands, forests and meadows to encourage young people to take an interest in the environment.
Camilla also posed with wicker dog replicas of her Jack Russells, Bluebell and Beth in the Highgrove Garden during a visit to The Bridgerton Garden.
During a visit to the garden, she said she had seen some of the racy Netflix shows that shared the same name with allotments.
The royal family will be greeted by president of the Royal Horticultural Society, Keith Weed, before touring the gardens and viewing the beautiful displays of flowers.
The family also met Alan Titchmarsh, who wore his Royal Horticultural Society medals – twenty years after he received them.
As part of the tour, the couple also visited a Japanese garden
Camilla also posed with wicker dog replicas of her Jack Russels, Bluebell and Beth in the Highgrove Garden during a visit to The Bridgerton Garden
The king’s presence is another positive step for the monarch, who is gradually returning to public duties during his cancer treatment.
Charles has a long-standing relationship with the RHS and has regularly attended the Flower Show over the years.
Ahead of the nation’s favorite gardening event, Charles was announced as the new patron, taking over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022.
Queen Elizabeth became Patron of the Society when she came to the throne in 1952, meaning she held the title for over 72 years.
Founded in 1913, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has grown into one of the world’s greatest showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting visitors and exhibitors from all over the world.
Since its inception, it has grown from 244 exhibitors in 1913 to more than 500 today, including gardens, nurseries, florists, educational displays and trade stands.
Today the show attracts 168,000 visitors and is organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, founded in 1804.