The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh joined members of the royal family at the 2026 edition of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, but chose a different look to make their entrance.
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended along with Princess Anne to see the world-famous horticultural show on Monday. They all arrived in their usual vehicles, but in a video shared by the King’s Guard, it was revealed that Sophie and Edward chose a white van.
While the exact reason for the choice was not explained, the couple considered it an unusual choice. Some suggested that Sophie and Edward may have brought a van because they were planning to bring some plants home.
It wouldn’t be a far-fetched idea, as Sophie in particular appeared in her element for the show. Dressed in a pastel pink ensemble, the royal was seen carrying her Plants for Pollinators guide, suggesting she may be looking to pick up some new additions to her garden.
This year, she had also teamed up with Alan Williams of Landform Consultants to design her first garden, which the Royal Family says “will sit at the heart of the Royal Windsor Flower Show” by 2026.
Sophie previously shared that she was “a little nervous” about her display, but shared that a lot of thought went into the design, particularly making it friendly to a variety of pollinating insects and not just bees.
