Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare returning to a favorite summertime tradition.
The royal couple headed to the Sandringham Flower Show on Wednesday. The annual event, held atQueen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk, hasn’t taken place since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Taking place against the backdrop of Sandringham House and St. Mary Magdalene Church on the estate, the one-day show attracts around 20,000 visitors each year. Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75, toured the stalls and chatted with local florists and craftspeople.
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Prince Charlesand Camilla arrived at the event in a horse-drawn carriage, with Camilla sporting a colorful dress featuring a foliage pattern. Meanwhile,Prince Charleswore a beige suit and brought along a hat.
While looking around, Camilla posed for a photo with a knitted crown that was featured among the craft displays.
In addition to meeting members of the public who made the trip to the estate,Prince Charlesand Camilla also made sure to greet some dogs. The Queen’s heir bent down to pet the pooches, who were taking in the festival from strollers.
Prince Charles and Camilla in 2022.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Camilla andPrince Charleshave two dogs of their own at home: Beth and Bluebell, Jack Russell Terriers they rescued from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. In fact, Beth recently appeared in a new portrait of Camilla released to celebrate the royal’s75th birthday.
Displayed in the royal marquees were competitions in vegetables, fruit, flowers and floral art. In the amateurs' marquee, local gardening and horticultural clubs had their own contest.
The profits from each show are donated to local charities. Since 1977, the Show Committee has given about $950,000 to good causes.
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