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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
David Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles
Arise, Sir David Beckham Britain's King Charles III (L) speaks with businessman and retired football player David Beckham as they visit the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, in London, on May 19, 2025. Photo: Toby Melville/AFP Image: Toby Melville/AFP David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III next week in recognition of his football career and his charity work, reports said Friday. The former England football captain is set to be named in the King's Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other sources. Other sporting figures who have been awarded the title include Beckham's former manager at Manchester United, Alex Ferguson, and British tennis great Andy Murray. The Sun newspaper said he would take the title of "sir" and his wife Victoria, a former member of the Spice Girls pop group, will be known as Lady Beckham. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Beckham played 115 times for England as well as for a list of high-profile clubs including United and Real Madrid. He is currently the president and co-owner of US team Inter Miami and co-owner of Salford City, who play in the fourth tier of English football. The 50-year-old, who has long been in the running for a knighthood, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 — a lower award in Britain's honours system. Victoria later received the same award for services to the fashion industry. David Beckham was last month named in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential leaders in philanthropy. He is an official ambassador for The King's Foundation, supporting its education programmes and "efforts to ensure young people have a greater understanding of nature" and has been a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 2005. Beckham is understood to have been on the verge of receiving a knighthood after helping London win its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. But UK authorities placed a red flag on his nomination due to his involvement in an alleged tax avoidance scheme, according to previous reports. He was subsequently cleared. In 2017, British newspapers printed details of leaked emails in which Beckham criticised the honours system and the honours committee, according to the BBC. A spokesman for Beckham said at the time that the emails were "hacked", "doctored" and "private". AFP
Kuwait Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Beloved UK gardener's dog lends a paw at top flower show
The English love their gardens and they love their dogs. Now the two passions have been married at the Chelsea Flower Show thanks to the talents of the nation's beloved gardener Monty Don. Don has designed a unique garden for the show to delight both man's best friend and his master (or mistress). The lawn is for dogs to run and play, and roll and rest, set with a wooden bench and comfortable cushions. Even before some 140,000 visitors were expected at the five-day show organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, there was due to be a special visit from the country's top canine-lovers, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on Monday. The green-fingered Monty Don, 69, has become a national celebrity, beguiling television audiences for the past 22 years presenting the popular BBC program 'Gardeners' World'. Each week the self-taught horticulturist shares his knowledge, gentle words of wisdom and tips and tricks to keep UK gardens blooming through each season. Padding faithfully at his side have been his dogs, including golden retriever Ned, delighting audiences with his antics as Don walks the 8,000 square metros (two acres) of his garden in Longmeadow, close to the Welsh border. Gardener Monty Don poses with his dog Ned, a Golden Retriever, in his dog-friendly garden, during the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, in London, on May 19, 2025. Sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers, talking trees powered by AI and drought resistant crops, the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future focusing on innovation and climate change adaptation. - AFP Designer Tom Massey and Architect Je Ahn pose in their Avanade Intelligent Garden, which is equipped with sensors that track tree health, soil conditions, air quality, and weather patterns. English actor Joanna Lumley and Floral artist Ricky Paul pose with The Chelsea Punk, a mohican made from pampas grass, during the preview day. A visitor looks at a floral display. Britain's Queen Camilla (second right) speaks with Chelsea Pensioners members, at the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden. Britain's King Charles III (third right) and Britain's Queen Camilla (center) speak with British broadcaster and gardening expert Monty Don (second left), at the RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden during their visit of the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, in London, on May 19, 2025.--AFP photos Simple And since he has always gardened with a dog by his side, Don said it was natural that he would lean on Ned for inspiration when he was asked to design a dog-friendly garden for the Chelsea Flower Show. Ned was let loose a few weeks ago at a plot packed with plants so the designers could copy the routes he took as he followed his nose and tracked interesting smells. 'We had imagined that Ned would create sweeps and curves through the planting. However, every time he ran off, he returned to Monty via the same route, and as such we have changed the design accordingly,' said landscape gardener Jamie Butterworth. At the Chelsea garden, there's a frisbee on the lawn, and a little stream where dogs can wade to cool off after a boisterous game of fetch. They can flop on the bench, or head for some calm in a little house. 'I wanted it to be a very simple garden,' Don said. 'There's no message, there's no hidden back story. It is what it is. What you see is what you get.' On Sunday, a fox even snuck in for a snooze. It is the first time Don has been asked to design a garden for the prestigious show, run by the Royal Horticulture Society since 1913. Tousled lawn The lawn is replete with dandelions, daisies and clover - a far cry from the neatly cropped grass usually favored by the Brits. Don aimed to keep things simple with hazelnut trees, hyacinths and spring flowers. Brick pathways inspired by his garden at Longmeadow are inscribed with the names of dogs, including Camilla's beloved terriers Bluebell and Beth, who were adopted from a dog shelter. Beth died from a tumor in November, and the royal family announced the passing on social media. Camilla even had the dogs' silhouettes embroidered in gold thread on her coronation dress in May 2023. Monty Don's garden won't be judged among 30 others as part of the competition at the Chelsea Flower Show. But he knows he will be judged by public opinion, and confessed to feeling nervous. After the show, Ned's garden will be donated to London's Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to continue delighting four-legged friends. - AFP
Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Television schedule, lineup, medals and theme
It's the biggest week of the year in the world of gardening. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses, converted campervans to bargain boltholes. Take a peek at the finest homes across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... First held in 1912, the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show takes place every year over five days in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. A visitor looks at a floral display during the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show in London on May 19, 2025. | AFP via Getty Images Traditionally attended by members of the royal family, it features a range of green-fingered exhibits, from the large show gardens and feature gardens to smaller spaces of the artisan and urban gardens. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There are also endless displays or flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables, alongside numerous exhibitors from the world of gardening - and a healthy sprinkling of celebrities. Winning a gold medal at Chelsea is one of the highest accolades in the world of horticulture. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show. When is the Chelsea Flower Show? The Chelsea Flower Show 2024 runs from Tuesday, May 20, until Saturday, May 24, with a 'preview day' held on Monday, May 19. What is the theme for this year's Chelsea Flower Show? This year the Royal Horticultural Society have chosen the theme 'Your Space, Your Story'. It celebrates the individuality of all gardeners and how gardens can bring to life our greatest loves. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can I watch the Chelsea Flower Show on television? Don't worry if you can't make it along to the show - the BBC has exclusive rights to broadcast all the action from the show. The coverage is as follows: Weekday afternoons from Tuesday, May 20, to Friday, May 23, from 2pm on BBC One andiPlayer RHS Chelsea regular Nicki Chapman and presenter Angellica Bell will present coverage from the show every afternoon with celebrity guests, live demonstrations, a variety of features and money-saving tips Weekday evenings from Tuesday, May 20, to Friday, May 23, 8-9pm on BBC Two and iPlayer Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gardeners' World stars Monty Don will be joined by Rachel de Thame, and Arit Anderson to round up the day's action, with expert insights from Carol Klein, Frances Tophill, and more. Friday, May 23 on BBC One and iPlayer A special evening programme hosted by Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer 5.25pm End-of-week highlights and reflections on BBC Two and BBC One respectively. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What medals are awarded at the Chelsea Flower Show? There are four grades of award presented – gold, silver-gilt, silver and bronze – in each of the awards categories as follows: Flora – Gardens and floral exhibits Hogg – Exhibits of trees Knightian – Exhibits of vegetables, including herbs Lindley – Exhibits of special educational or scientific interest Grenfell – Exhibits of pictures, photographs, floral arrangements and floristry There are also a series of special awards presented at the show as follows: Best Show Garden Award Best Courtyard Garden Award Best Chic Garden Award Best City Garden Award RHS Sundries Bowl RHS Junior Display Trophy RHS Floral Arrangement Trophies RHS Floristry Trophies Show Certificates of Merit Certificates for Junior Displays RHS President's Award RHS Best Tradestand Award RHS Director General's Award for the Best Tradestand What are the Show Gardens for 2025? The Chelsea Flower Show is famed for its show gardens, which draw the crowds every year. Here's what you can expect at this year's show: The Pathway Garden designed by Robert Beaudin and Allon Hoskin designed by Robert Beaudin and Allon Hoskin The Boodles Raindance Garden designed by Catherine MacDonald designed by Catherine MacDonald Killik & Co Save For a Rainy Day Garden designed by Baz Grainger designed by Baz Grainger Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom to Flourish Garden designed by Joe and Laura Carey designed by Joe and Laura Carey Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden designed by Manoj Malde designed by Manoj Malde The King's Trust Garden: Seeding Success designed by Joe Perkins designed by Joe Perkins The Garden of the Future designed by Matthew Butler and Josh Parker designed by Matthew Butler and Josh Parker The Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion designed by Tom Hoblyn designed by Tom Hoblyn London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden designed by Dave Green designed by Dave Green British Red Cross Here for Humanity garden designed by John Warland and Tom Bannister designed by John Warland and Tom Bannister Children with Cancer UK 'A Place to Be...' garden designed by Ros Coutts-Harwood and Tom Clarke designed by Ros Coutts-Harwood and Tom Clarke The Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden by Duncan Hall and Nick Burton by Duncan Hall and Nick Burton The Cha no Niwa - Japanese Tea Garden designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara Hospitalfield Arts Garden designed by Nigel Dunnett designed by Nigel Dunnett The Glasshouse Garden designed by Jo Thompson designed by Jo Thompson The Avanade 'Intelligent' Garden designed by Tom Massey with Je Ahn designed by Tom Massey with Je Ahn RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden designed by Monty Don
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
9 apartments with impressive outside space
Gardens will be taking centre stage when the RHS Chelsea Flower show opens next week, but you don't have to live in a house — or be blessed with green fingers — to benefit from outside space of your own. Many apartment developments and conversions come with balconies, patios or private gardens and some incorporate shared areas such as roof terraces or landscaped grounds that you can enjoy without the hassle of watering, weeding or mowing them yourself. Whether you prefer a contemporary pad or period character, these homes don't skimp on al fresco areas. Communal rooftop gardens with sweeping views crown this collection of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom flats, duplexes and penthouses. Built around a central podium garden, all have private terraces and are extremely energy efficient, with eco-friendly features such as solar panels, triple glazing and mechanical heat recovery systems. By The Hill Group. An elegant 1,645 square foot apartment occupies the entire first floor of a Grade II listed Regency house. It includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, study and a formal drawing room, and original original sash windows, fireplaces and plasterwork. Residents have access to a secluded garden framed by mature trees. Find out more from Fine & Country. Read more: 9 Edwardian homes that offer plenty of space Standing in seven acres of communal grounds, Grade II* listed Whitlingham Hall was built in 1865 for a local banker and later passed to the Colman family, famed for founding Colman's mustard. In 2002 it was converted into a number of grand apartments, including this one on the first floor. Huge windows in the two bedrooms, kitchen and sitting room face south, and three sets of French doors open on to a sprawling terrace overlooking topiary gardens. Contact Sowerbys. It looks like a holiday snap taken in the Mediterranean, but this is actually a rooftop beach club in West London — complete with an olive grove and infinity pool — open only to residents of this swanky new development. Each of the studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments here has floor to ceiling windows and a balcony, and landscaped gardens, a gym, cinemas, a private dining room, lounges, a bar, steam room and sauna are among the numerous other facilities. Visit White City Living. This ground and first floor flat forms part of a substantial period house and comprises three bedrooms, a bay-windowed sitting room, a kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom and box room which could be used as a study. There's a well-maintained private garden with loads of room for children to run around, and a shared courtyard. From Anderson Strathern via ESPC. Read more: 10 homes with glorious spring gardens One- and two-bedroom homes with terraces, Juliet or full balconies are available in this new retirement village. It's surrounded by 79 acres of gardens, lakes and woodland, and on-site facilities include a restaurant, library and a health and leisure club. You must be aged 60+ to buy here, and pets are welcome. From Audley Villages. Much improved by the current owners, this first floor flat is one of three in a converted Victorian villa. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, drawing room and a dual aspect dining room with two sets of bifold doors leading out to a large roof terrace. This overlooks the city's rooftops, and a communal garden is at ground level. Get in touch with Jackson-Stops. Read more: 9 rural homes that are close to amenities The height of luxury in every sense, this duplex penthouse is the city's the most expensive new apartment, sitting on top of a building with a doorman and gym. It's been designed to an extremely high specification and includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge open plan kitchen and living area and a steam room. An expansive wraparound terrace features an outdoor kitchen, a bar area and hot tub where you can unwind while taking in the amazing views. Through Priestly Homes. A 20th floor apartment boasting not only a terrace, accessed from the open plan reception room, but also a balcony off the kitchen and dining area. Together these provide 1,000 square feet of outdoor space with far reaching views across south and west London. The property has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an underground parking space and use of a residents' gym, 24 hour concierge, a lounge and courtyard garden. Find out more from Savills. Read more: Home renovation mistakes and how to avoid them How higher house prices are impacting young people's finances 10 home upgrades that don't need planning permission
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
9 apartments with impressive outside space
Gardens will be taking centre stage when the RHS Chelsea Flower show opens next week, but you don't have to live in a house — or be blessed with green fingers — to benefit from outside space of your own. Many apartment developments and conversions come with balconies, patios or private gardens and some incorporate shared areas such as roof terraces or landscaped grounds that you can enjoy without the hassle of watering, weeding or mowing them yourself. Whether you prefer a contemporary pad or period character, these homes don't skimp on al fresco areas. Communal rooftop gardens with sweeping views crown this collection of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom flats, duplexes and penthouses. Built around a central podium garden, all have private terraces and are extremely energy efficient, with eco-friendly features such as solar panels, triple glazing and mechanical heat recovery systems. By The Hill Group. An elegant 1,645 square foot apartment occupies the entire first floor of a Grade II listed Regency house. It includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, study and a formal drawing room, and original original sash windows, fireplaces and plasterwork. Residents have access to a secluded garden framed by mature trees. Find out more from Fine & Country. Read more: 9 Edwardian homes that offer plenty of space Standing in seven acres of communal grounds, Grade II* listed Whitlingham Hall was built in 1865 for a local banker and later passed to the Colman family, famed for founding Colman's mustard. In 2002 it was converted into a number of grand apartments, including this one on the first floor. Huge windows in the two bedrooms, kitchen and sitting room face south, and three sets of French doors open on to a sprawling terrace overlooking topiary gardens. Contact Sowerbys. It looks like a holiday snap taken in the Mediterranean, but this is actually a rooftop beach club in West London — complete with an olive grove and infinity pool — open only to residents of this swanky new development. Each of the studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments here has floor to ceiling windows and a balcony, and landscaped gardens, a gym, cinemas, a private dining room, lounges, a bar, steam room and sauna are among the numerous other facilities. Visit White City Living. This ground and first floor flat forms part of a substantial period house and comprises three bedrooms, a bay-windowed sitting room, a kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom and box room which could be used as a study. There's a well-maintained private garden with loads of room for children to run around, and a shared courtyard. From Anderson Strathern via ESPC. Read more: 10 homes with glorious spring gardens One- and two-bedroom homes with terraces, Juliet or full balconies are available in this new retirement village. It's surrounded by 79 acres of gardens, lakes and woodland, and on-site facilities include a restaurant, library and a health and leisure club. You must be aged 60+ to buy here, and pets are welcome. From Audley Villages. Much improved by the current owners, this first floor flat is one of three in a converted Victorian villa. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, drawing room and a dual aspect dining room with two sets of bifold doors leading out to a large roof terrace. This overlooks the city's rooftops, and a communal garden is at ground level. Get in touch with Jackson-Stops. Read more: 9 rural homes that are close to amenities The height of luxury in every sense, this duplex penthouse is the city's the most expensive new apartment, sitting on top of a building with a doorman and gym. It's been designed to an extremely high specification and includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge open plan kitchen and living area and a steam room. An expansive wraparound terrace features an outdoor kitchen, a bar area and hot tub where you can unwind while taking in the amazing views. Through Priestly Homes. A 20th floor apartment boasting not only a terrace, accessed from the open plan reception room, but also a balcony off the kitchen and dining area. Together these provide 1,000 square feet of outdoor space with far reaching views across south and west London. The property has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an underground parking space and use of a residents' gym, 24 hour concierge, a lounge and courtyard garden. Find out more from Savills. Read more: Home renovation mistakes and how to avoid them How higher house prices are impacting young people's finances 10 home upgrades that don't need planning permission
