Chelsea Flower Show loses its bloom! Royal event is overrun by influencers and reality stars - so, who was a rose among thorns in the fashion stakes?
The Chelsea Flower Show has long been one of the highlights of the annual royal calendar since the first event was held in 1912.
Organised by the Royal Horticultural Society in London 's chicest borough, the garden show has historically been attended by senior royals - with everyone from the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, to the Prince and Princess of Wales stopping by to smell the roses.
As it returned to the manicured lawns of the Royal Hospital of Chelsea for its 113th edition, however, reality TV stars and social media influencers far outnumbered the royals - with Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, among the family's only representatives.
Experts noted that while these celebrities can sometimes up the glamour quotient, not all of them are familiar with the correct protocol, Britain's self-styled Queen of Etiquette Laura Windsor told MailOnline.
'Celebrities taking the spotlight, as well as influencers getting in the way with their Iphones can just get too much for those who are more interested in admiring the scene, leading to comments such as "Oh, not another celeb" or "I wish this person would stop taking 100 photos of the same flower!"
'Discretion, nowadays, is what people want,' she continued, adding the focus should be solely on the display gardens.
Further, while Queen Camilla 's leaf print dress fit the fashion brief perfectly, other attendees appear to have misunderstood the memo as all-black ensembles, ill-fitting suits, and garish prints were spotted throughout day one.
Whether it was Lady Amelia Windsor 's dark co-ord set or Gemma Collins 's long-sleeved cobalt maxi dress, a majority of the celebrity looks missed the mark this year.
While there 's no official dress code at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, attendees are advised to wear sturdy shoes, carry a light, waterproof jacket as well as sunglasses while showing off the best of their spring-summer wardrobes.
Fail-safe options include midi dresses, floaty floral frocks, well-tailored suits in pastel hues such as lilac and sage green, and linen trousers. Guests are advised against wearing jeans, flip-flops, stilletos, and strappy sandals, with 'smart casual' outfits typically being the order of the day.
While the Chelsea Flower Show is not as formal as Royal Ascot, which kicks off next month, untucked shirts, cropped tops, and elaborate headgear could reasonably considered a sartorial faux pas at London's buzziest garden show.
AJ Pritchard & Zara Zoffany
While AJ Pritchard and Zara Zoffany were the eptiome of relationship goals, their fashion choices for this year's Chelsea Flower Show left much to be desired.
Zara, who said 'yes' to the former Strictly Come Dancing Star's marriage proposal in March, wore a midriff-baring crop top with a pair of low-rise jeans that may have been a tad too casual for the event.
She accessorised with multiple necklaces, a fitness tracker with a bright orange strap, and this season's hottest plush toy - the Labubu doll - attached to her shoulder bag.
Ferne McCann
Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann picked a lemon yellow midi dress that boasted a plunging neckline and might have been more fitting for a day out at the races than the prized garden show.
Her leaf-strapped high heels were almost too literal - and might have made walking through the gardens an uphill task.
Gemma Collins
Reality TV star Gemma Collins showed off her slimmed-down figure in a sheer gown with caped sleeves that swept the floor.
The reality starlet, 44, who has gone from a size 26 to a size 20 in just three months after using the weight loss jab Mounjaro, added a pair of bejewelled cat eye sunglasses that added little to her look.
Tasha Ghouri
Tasha Ghouri's maximalist outfit was a little too much for the Chelsea Flower Show, as the British model and dancer wore a corseted mini dress with a ruffled cape, heels from Steve Madden, and an oversized flower crown for this year's edition.
In a post on her Instagram page, Tasha - who was born deaf - revealed the headpiece was fashioned from alliums and dandelions 'to highlight the parallels between the abilities of both plants and young people to overcome adversity'.
Nadiya Bychkova
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova's Louboutin stilletos were a tad too high for a garden show, as the Ukrainian ballroom dancer joined the group of British tv stars in attendance at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday.
Her thigh-skimming evening dress flattered her figure, but the short, powder-blue number felt more appropriate for a night-out than a sun-soaked morning inspecting prize-winning blooms.
Myleene Klass
Hear'Say star Myleene Klass picked a daring dress, with a thigh-high slit, for her appearance at the flower show this year,
While the floral print of the ruffled number was on theme, the fit isn't particularly flattering on Mylene and is a boring fashion choice for the otherwise typically-glam for the Loose Women presenter.
Nancy Sorrell
Love Actually star Nancy Sorrell picked a pink, rose-printed maxi dress that clashed with her white boots - as her confused ensemble failed to impress.
Her choice of accessories was equally baffling, as Nancy picked a pair of beaded bracelets and orange sunglasses - neither of which complemented her look.
Clara Amfo
Clara Amfo's corporate-inspired outfit felt like she was rushing off for a meeting right after the flower show, as the BBC 1 radio star wore striped navy trousers with a white bodysuit and a beige, cropped trench jacket.
However, the accessories she added - including the white bag - made the look feel off-balance in the absence of one striking element that could tie everything together.
Lady Amelia Windsor
While Lady Amelia Windsor rarely finds herself on 'Worst Dressed' lists, the black co-ord set - comprising a cropped top and maxi skirt - she picked for the flower show isn't her finest hour.
Coupled with her brown leather loafers, the 29-year-old's outfit felt uninspired - especially considering the granddaughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was representing the sparse royal brigade.
Jason Statham
Hollywood action star Jason Statham rounded out the list of 'worst dressed celebrities' on the first day of the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show, as he also picked a drab all-black look for the event.
The 57-year-old wore cargo pants with a full-sleeved sweater and a matching cap as he put on a very animated display while examining the exhibits.
Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden cut a stylish figure as she attended the Chelsea Flower Show in a striking, chevron print pink and white Suzannah London co-ord that was a welcome departure from florals.
The TV presenter, 54, was all smiles for the inaugural event in the classic patterned number, which featured a long ruffled skirt.
It featured an open oyster design at the bottom, adding to the overall timeless style of the outfit. She accessorised the dress with a pair of large sunglasses, silver jewellery and a small handbag.
Jade Holland Cooper
Jade Holland Cooper, who is the Princess of Wales' favourite designer, appeared to take style cues from Catherine as she wore a navy blue, polka-dotted dress that was the epitome of quiet luxury.
The British fashion designer dove into her own closet and flaunted the Annabel pleated maxi dress from her latest collection for the flower show - with Jade adding a pair of matching blue wedges, simple gold earrings, and a gold wrist watch.
Natalie Rushdie
Scottish jazz singer Natalie Rushdie picked a stunning floral dress and jacket from Alice + Olivia that far outranked any of the other botanical-inspired outfits from day one of the show.
The breezy linen bustier dress featured the brand's 'Dusk to Dawn' print that paid homage to Claude Monet's 'Femmes au Jardin' oil painting in perhaps the most thoughtful interpretation of the theme.
The 38-year-old picked one of couture milliner Sarah Cant's bespoke hats to top off her look.
Dame Mary Berry
Dame Mary Berry was a vision in her soft pink, sheer dress that was cinched at the waist with a matching belt, as the 90-year-old garden show veteran gave some of the younger attendees a style lesson.
She finished her look with a pair of beige, suede slingback flats and a matching Michael Kors clutch bag that perfectly complemented the midi dress from Miss Rosier.
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