Queen opens Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen has formally opened the 86th Chelsea Flower Show.

Her majesty was joined by a host of celebrities including TV and radio personality Chris Tarrant and ex-Beatles member Ringo Starr.

The event is seen by many as the ultimate show in the gardening calendar with more than 150,000 visitors expected to attend.

The internationally renowned event in west London opens to the public on Tuesday until Saturday.

"It's like window shopping, very inspirational and traditional"
Felicity Kendal, actress

In pictures: Chelsea Flower Show

A cross between trade fair, horticultural competition and showbiz ball, some 600 exhibitors will be present.

Visitors to the Chelsea flower show will also see a whole host of gardens produced by top designers.

As a Chelsea resident, actress Felicity Kendal said she visits the show regularly. "It has become bigger and more impressive," she said. "It is like window shopping, very inspirational and traditional."

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