The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is undoubtedly the highlight in the gardening calendar.
Since its genesis in 1913, the botanical extravaganza has brought the best in show gardens and showstopping floral displays to London's leafy enclave, Chelsea.
Each year, a galaxy of famous faces, keen gardeners and members of the British royal family flock to the show for a slice of horticultural heaven. As this year's show gets underway, join HELLO! as we take a look at the celebrity and royal arrivals on day one…
© Alamy Stock PhotoThe King and Queen chatted with David Beckham tonight as the former England captain made his first ever visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
David, wearing a new rose named in honour of the monarch in his buttonhole, agreed with the Queen that the bloom was "so beautiful" as they caught up outside the Highgrove stand at the world-famous showground.
Charles and Camilla were greeted by the former footballer and TV gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh towards the end of their annual visit to the show, with David telling the Queen: "Your Majesty, it's so nice to see you."
As she gestured at his buttonhole, he said: "It's so beautiful, so beautiful, congratulations."
© Getty ImagesThe royal couple stood with David and Alan – both ambassadors for the King's Foundation – as the stand's shopfront was ceremonially unveiled with the opening of a theatre-style pair of Sanderson-designed curtains, reflecting a partnership between the interior design house and the King's Foundation.
The shop, adorned with floral displays created by Shane Connolly, the designer behind the flowers at the Coronation, is stocked with items for sale to raise funds for the charity, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and the King and Queen spent a few minutes inside browsing with the charity’s retail director Scott Simpson.
Camilla was particularly taken by a Burberry trench coat lined with fabric designed by Helen Bullock, a graduate of the Royal Drawing School, while the King was drawn to a set of fine china mugs with a retro "God Save the King" design.
© Getty ImagesEarlier, the monarch stopped to inspect the King's Rose at David Austin's stand inside the Great Marquee.
"Does it smell?" he asked as he leaned in to find out. "It does smell, it's a lovely musky fragrance," replied owner David.
"It takes so long," said the King of the rose-breeding process. "What did you do to get it to grow?"
He seemed astonished to hear the new rose was grown from one of 60,000 seedlings originally planted 12 years ago and developed by a team of 20 people.
"Of those 60,000 seedlings, only one made it," added David.
"I must say, this is amazing," the King told him, gesturing to the stand, which is the largest ever for the family-run business.
© Getty ImagesThe King's Rose, bred by David Austin Roses, is showing at Chelsea for the first time, with all sales going to support the King’s Foundation.
The semi-double, repeat flowering shrub boasts delicately papery petals with distinct stripes in shades of fuschia pink and white.
Charles walked the route through the show using a country fair-style walking stick, stopping to chat to gardeners and guests along the way and diverting off his planned path when something captured his attention.
© Alamy Stock PhotoElsewhere, Charles was seen speaking to Felicity Kendal, with the pair sharing a laugh and shaking hands.
For the special occasion, the monarch looked smart in a blue pinstripe suit which he paired with his favourite owl print Hermès tie.
© Getty ImagesCamilla, meanwhile, was spring perfection in a green leaf print dress by Fiona Clare.
Aside from football star David, discover which other celebrities stepped out in their finery...
© Getty ImagesPenny Lancaster
Loose Women star Penny Lancaster was the epitome of elegance in a blue floral midi dress complete with a ruffled hemline. She wore her honeyed locks in beachy waves and rounded off her look with a white lace blazer and some chic block heels.
© Getty ImagesAmanda Holden
BGT judge Amanda Holden turned heads in a pink and white chevron maxi skirt and a matching cropped top.
The TV star carried a boxy leather bag and ramped up the glamour with some glittering hoop earrings, stacks of bracelets and a gold necklace.
© Getty ImagesNatalie Rushdie
Jazz singer Natalie Rushdie looked picture-perfect in a whimsical Rococo-inspired A-line dress from Alice + Olivia, complete with a flattering bustier and a large bucolic print featuring a garden in full bloom.
Elevating her look, Natalie paired her frock with a knotted straw hat topped with a pastel pink bow.
© Getty ImagesMary Berry and Arit Anderson
The unofficial queen of baking, Mary Berry, looked splendid rocking a blush pink wrap dress peppered with dazzling crystals and a pretty daisy print.
She was joined by garden designer and writer, Arit Anderson, who opted for a bold, printed midi dress splashed with apple green, crimson and apricot.
© Getty ImagesMyleene Klass
Singer and presenter Myleene Klass had us swooning in a painterly floral dress in shades of lime green, butter yellow and baby pink.
Designed for warm weather, her frock also featured romantic ruffles and a thigh-high split. As for accessories, the former Hear'Say star carried a quilted leather bag in nude, and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
© Getty ImagesTasha Ghouri & Joanna Lumley
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri pulled out all the stops, opting for a sculptural look inspired by the show's beautiful blooms. Channeling her inner blossoming rose, Tasha wore a strapless nude bustier dress complete with layered 3D buds and wispy, feathered tendrils.
She wore a dramatic lilac shawl over her arms and spruced up her look with a towering headpiece studded with dried flowers. Tasha was joined by actress Joanna Lumley, who resembled a ray of sunshine in a quilted floral coat and a pair of wide-leg trousers.
© Getty ImagesFelicity Kendal
Actress Felicity Kendal nailed the corporate-chic aesthetic in a trendy slate grey trouser suit which she teamed with a simple white T-shirt.
She wore her bouncy bob in elegant waves, and accessorised with a pair of tinted aviator shades.
© Getty ImagesBaroness Floella Benjamin
Floella dazzled in a disco-inspired look as she stepped out in the British capital. Opting for a vivid ensemble, the author and politician wore a hot pink trouser suit which she teamed with a shimmering silver sequin top, silver loafers and a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses. Perfection!
© Getty ImagesLady Amelia Windsor
The Duke of Kent's granddaughter, Lady Amelia Windsor, opted for a monochromatic look in a ruffled black maxi skirt and a coordinating cropped top complete with a Peter Pan collar.
The model slipped on a pair of chunky brown lace-up shoes, and rounded off her look with an eye-catching pink and white diamond necklace from Boodles.
© Getty ImagesGaby Roslin
TV and radio presenter Gaby Roslin was peach perfection in a three-piece trouser suit which she elevated with some pointed heels, dark shades and a leather handbag.
Looking happy and relaxed, the former Channel 4 star was seen posing with a giant handcrafted poppy.
