Queen Elizabeth II Arrives at Chelsea Flower Show in Style

The Queen and members of her Royal Family have made a surprise appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.

The monarch, who is a patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, arrived at the event in a buggy for her own comfort.

Despite concerns that she may miss the show due to her reduced mobility, the Queen delighted guests with her unexpected appearance.

Wearing a vivid pink coat and white gloves, the 96-year-old monarch looked the picture of happiness as she explored ten gardens transported around the vast site by buggy.

Her Majesty's new four-seat vehicle, dubbed the Rolls-Royce of premium golf carts, is said to be the first time she has used it in public.

The fast, battery-powered buggy from Danish firm Daria has a range of 50 kilometres before requiring recharging.

With the on-board mini-fridge, the Queen can relax on her cream leather throne and get a bite to eat or drink.

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said, ”Adjustments have been made for the Queen's comfort.

She arrived at around 5.35pm and will be shown around 10 gardens using the vehicle.”

It marks the first time in nearly a decade that the monarch is believed to have used a buggy at an official engagement.

The Queen was seen in a golf buggy nine years ago in 2013 during the Coronation Festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.

She also used one during a tour of Australia in 2011 when she visited Government House in Canberra.

The Queen's appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show will boost hopes that she will be able to join festivities for the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

The monarch will also visit the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Garden, which will feature laser-cut steel silhouettes of the monarch, surrounded by 70 planted terracotta pots representing each year of her reign.

They include one of the Queen's favourite plants, Lily of the Valley, which was also included in her coronation bouquet.

There will also be a monument that features a photography exhibition of the Queen's visits to the show throughout her reign.

Other members of the Royal Family, including the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, are also touring the show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

Princess Beatrice was a vision in white and blue as she arrived with husband Edoardo Marpelli Mosi this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, matched with the Queen in a suit similar to the shade of pink worn by Her Majesty.

The Queen has made a number of appearances in recent weeks ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations on June 2.

Last week, she used a walking stick as she joined younger son Edward for the opening of the new Elizabeth Line at Paddington Station.

Her visit, which was kept a surprise, delighted Royal fans as she topped up her Oyster card.

It came just two days after she got her Jubilee celebrations off to a flying start as she rubbed shoulders with Hollywood royalty in Windsor.

She was hailed by Top Gun star Tom Cruise, Dame Helen Mirren, who played Her Majesty in the 2006 film The Queen.

Billions actor Damien Lewis, Bridgertons Adjoa Andoh and TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh were also at the star-studded event.

The Queen's appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show is a testament to her resilience and determination to continue serving her country despite her age and mobility issues.

Her Majesty's passion for gardening and horticulture is well-known, and she has attended the Royal Horticultural Society's annual event more than 50 times during her 70-year reign as a patron of the society.

The Queen's use of a buggy at the event is a reflection of her willingness to adapt and embrace new technologies to make her life easier while continuing to fulfil her royal duties.

In conclusion, the Queen's appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show is a reminder of her enduring commitment to her role as a monarch and a patron of various charitable and cultural organisations.