It's been revealed that Queen Camilla’s new rescue puppy, Moley, features at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show in a very special way.
Today, Monday 19th May, the King and Queen – along with the Duke of Edinburgh and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester – visited the much-anticipated horticultural event and made a visit to the RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden.
The garden, which is the first-ever show garden designed by broadcaster and gardener Monty Don, features a low-maintenance lawn for dogs to enjoy, fragrant flowers to sniff and a large tree for shade.
As a thoughtful addition, the garden features a brick path inscribed with the names of dogs belonging to Radio 2 presenter, RHS ambassadors and Monty’s own Golden Retriever, Ned, to reflect the special place dogs hold in the nation’s hearts and gardens.
The names of the Queen’s Jack Russel Terrier, Bluebell, and her new rescue, Moley, also feature on the path, alongside that of her dog Beth, who passed away last year.
The King’s dog, Snuff, also gets a mention.
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Ahead of their Chelsea visit, the Palace shared a photo on the royal family's official Instagram account. In it, the Queen is holding her "new much-loved canine companion".
Moley, who the Queen reportedly said "looks just like a mole", was adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats home in south London earlier this year.
After the showcase, the Dog Garden will move to Battersea, where the Queen is a patron.
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Wanda Sachs is the Multiplatform Writer for Country Living and House Beautiful, exploring the latest in gardening, wildlife and sustainable living alongside interiors and property. She is particularly interested in human-interest stories, the intersection of design and pop culture, and the evolving relationship between urban and rural life. Previously, she served as Associate Editor at The Berliner in Berlin, where she reported on culture and fashion. Wanda studied English and German at the Goethe University Frankfurt and Exeter University.
