The Duchess of Cambridge gained a royal seal of approval for a her Back to Nature Garden by her grandmother–in-law the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show this evening.
Mother-of-three Kate swapped her casual culottes for an elegant floral maxi dress as she attended the event in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea with husband Prince William.
Kate looked stunning in an appropriate Erdem frock as she joined other members of the Royal Family to showcase her Back to Nature garden designed with children in mind.
Meanwhile the monarch looked radiant in a lime green coat teamed with white gloves and a green and purple floral dress.
Earlier today Kate, 37, dressed down in a white blouse and practical culottes for a visit to her project, which will be open to the public tomorrow, and got her hands dirty as she joined a group of schoolchildren for a fireside chat and outdoor activities.
Kate’s magical garden features a tree house, waterfall, rustic den and a campfire as well as tree stumps, stepping stones and a hollow log for children to play on.
The Queen in green! Her Majesty pays a visit to granddaughter-in-law Kate’s Back to Nature garden at the Chelsea Flower Show this evening
In full bloom! The Duchess of Cambridge couldn’t have dressed more appropriately as she attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the Duke of Cambridge this evening
The Queen observes the Duchess of Cambridge’s handiwork in her garden which is intended to resemble a woodland to inspired families and kids to get outside and enjoy nature
The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured beaming at her husband, teamed her floral frock with tan heeled wedges and pearl earrings
Grinning Kate looked stunning in an Erdem frock as she joined fellow members of the royal family to showcase her Back to Nature garden
The Duchess of Cambridge shows the Queen around her stunning Back to Nature Garden, which features a tree house, waterfall, rustic den and a campfire
Supportive husband Prince William was in attendance as his wife welcomed fellow members of the Royal Family to her garden which she designed in partnership with landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White
As the trio discussed the greenery and blooms on display, the Queen remarked the couple were looking ‘very tidy’, to which William replied: ‘Well, I’ve smartened up.’
Sophie Countess of Wessex clearly couldn’t wait to explore Kate’s tree house and gamely clambered up the wooden ladder despite wearing heeled wedges.
The mother-of-two, 54, looked effortlessly stylish in a floating green floral dress, having scooped back her blonde locks into a chic bun.
During his visit, the Queen embarked on a tour of the gardens and the lavish displays. First on her list was the RHS Back to Nature Garden, co-designed by her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge, which aims to encourage all generations to connect with nature.
She will then take in the RHS Bridgewater garden, heralding the creation of the RHS’s new garden in Salford, in which they will bring back to life the historic gardens of Worsley New Hall.
The Queen arrives at the Chelsea Flower Show where she wa greeted by Sir Nicholas Bacon, president of the Royal Horticultural Society
Her Majesty grins as she arrives at the annual event on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, which has become one of the world’s greatest showcases for horticultural excellence
The Earl of Wessex (centre left) and the Countess of Wessex (centre right) were among the members of the Royal Family at the Chelsea Flower show this evening
Sophie Countess of Wessex couldn’t wait to explore the Duchess of Cambridge’s tree house, and clambered up the ladder in heeled wedges
Sophie Wessex looked effortlessly stylish in a floating green floral dress, having scooped back her blonde locks into a chic bun
Sophie Countess of Wessex admires a colourful display of pale pink and yellow roses at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Countess observes the D-Day 75 Garden by John Everiss Design at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this evening
Princess Beatrice also made an appearance at the event, wearing a statement black, green and blue check coat over her blue dress
Prince Edward greets a guest at the Chelsea Flower show as he and his wife attend the event in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Green-fingered Sophie Wessex inspected the bright pink blooms on display as the Royal Horticultural Society Show
Wearing her brunette locks swept back in a plaited half up-do, the Duchess of Cambridge looked serene as she explored the woodland gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show
The Queen’s cousin Princess Alexandra sported a black and white polka dot ensemble with a pink jacket to attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Princess Michael of Kent (centre) and her husband Prince Michael of Kent (left) were in attendance at the event held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Princess Michael of Kent sported a subtle floral orange frock which she teamed with a blazer and flat cap in earthy tones
Among those accompanying Her Majesty to the Chelsea Flower Show was the Duke of Gloucester (right) and Duchess of Gloucester (centre)
The Queen will also pay a visit to the Greenfingers Charity garden; a fun, interactive and uplifting space where seriously ill children, their families and friends can come together for play, relaxation or quiet reflection.
Finally, the monarch will view the work of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary with displays on the theme of friendship.
Kate appeared in excellent spirits earlier today as she gamely roasted marshmallows, climbed a tree house and helped make boats from reeds during the hands-on outing.
Her visit comes a day after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared snaps of their own children enjoying a sneak peek of the space.
The Duke of Gloucester (left) and Prince Edward explore the exotic garden displays on show at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Kate, 37, got her hands dirty as she joined a group of schoolchildren for a fireside chat and outdoor activities in the Back To Nature Garden, which will be officially unveiled this week. Pictured, with garden co-designer Andree Davies, centre
The Duchess of Cambridge seen climbing down from the tree house that forms the centrepiece of the garden design
The Duchess of Cambridge knelt on the ground and leaned over to the stream to pick out something as she showed the visiting children the wonders of the space. Yesterday William and Kate shared snaps of their own children in the garden
Landscape architect Andree Davies, who co-designed the space, points out a feature to the Duchess of Cambridge
Kate has been very hands-on in the creation of the garden, which she designed with landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White, and has been on site almost every day in the five days leading up to the opening tomorrow.
Today the Duchess of Cambridge was ready to get stuck in with the visiting schoolchildren, donning a £255 white blouse by trendy label M.i.h Jeans, £69.95 Massimo Dutti culottes and pair of £49.99 white Superga trainers.
Today the Duchess of Cambridge was ready to get stuck in, donning a £255 broderie anglaise white blouse by trendy label M.i.h., brown high-waisted culottes and pair of white Superga trainers, pictured left and right
A giggling Kate speaks to one little boy who visited her garden at the Chelsea Flower Show ahead of its official opening
Kate was happy to clamber over the wildflowers and shrubs as she gave schoolchildren a tour of the space this morning. Pictured right, the Duchess climbs up into the tree house in the garden, which is designed to encourage play
Yesterday the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared snaps of their own children enjoying a sneak peek of the space. Pictured, Prince Louis looks in wonder as his mother Kate shows him a stone in the family-friendly garden
Established in 1913, on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has become one of the world’s greatest showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.
Since its beginning, the show has gone from strength to strength. It has grown from 244 exhibitors in 1913 to over 500 today, including gardens, nurseries, floristry, educational displays and trade stands. Today the show attracts 168,000 visitors.
The Show is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, of which The Queen is Patron. The Society was founded in 1804.