Princess Anne Unveils Queen Elizabeth II Garden

0:00On April 21st, Princess Anne just opened the Queen Elizabeth II garden in Regions Park on what would have been her mom's 100th birthday. The two-acre spot honors the Lake Queen with wildflower meadows, native plants, and paths that nod to her life like Lily of the Valley from her. Coronation bouquet, Blacksmiths Anne Kevve and Anne Thackray snuck a cast iron corgi into the skylight design on the viewing platform, a sweet tribute to the Queen's. When Anne spotted it, she burst out laughing and said her mom loved gardens, partly because the dogs needed walks. She strolled the grounds in an orange coat, red floral scarf, and black boots, chatting with folks like the first female gardener hired by Royal Parks. Back in 1956, Anne got a custom. Princess Anne rose too, and asked if it was really for her. In her speech, she highlighted how gardens shifted during the war, from food plots to community spaces, calling this a cool evolution. The site turned Old Brownfield into biodiversity heaven, with trees symbolizing the monarchy's

1:04strength. It all opens to visitors. April 27th, no regular dogs allowed, just assistance ones. Ties ride back to the Queen's lifelong love for horticulture, from her RHS patronage to Chelsea Flower Show visits over 70 years.