Stars take time to smell the roses at Chelsea

CELEBRITIES were getting a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show yesterday as exhibitors unveiled displays with features ranging from giant lock gates to a section of wrought iron bridge and a swimming pool with submerged bar seats.

The serious business of judging the gardens was also under way yesterday before the world famous horticultural event opens to the public today.

The Queen and other royals were also touring the flower show, visiting exhibitions including a garden inspired by Stephen Hawking.