King Charles and Queen Camilla reunite with David Beckham
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 18, 2026, where they met with former soccer star David Beckham. The annual event officially opens on May 19 and continues through May 23. This marked another meeting for the royal family and the soccer legend, who visited the King at t Highgrove House to discuss plans connected to The King’s Foundation Curious Garden. The royal family and the Backhams have formed a friendly relationship over the years, connected to their interest in gardening, nature, and environmental projects.
Unveiling @The_RHS and The @KingsFdn Curious Garden at #RHSChelsea! 🌸
At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this evening, The King and Queen joined the team who brought the garden to life, including Sir David Beckham, Frances Tophill and Alan Titchmarsh. 🪴
The Curious Garden… pic.twitter.com/wgxrdEywPp
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 18, 2026
The King smells a rose created for Beckham
One of the most-talked-about moments from the event was when King Charles stopped to smell a flower called the “Sir David Beckham Rose.” This special flower was created by David Austin Roses and introduced at the show this year. The rose was reportedly created at the request of Beckham’s daughter Harper for his 50th birthday in May 2025. During an earlier meeting at Highgrove, Beckham told the King the rose was white and had an amazing scent.
The King greets Sir David Beckham during the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London today.
Another year, they met in the Chelsea Flower Show again!
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— 🌻Sarahsecret (@sarahdiaryz) May 18, 2026
Royal guests attend the famous flower show
The King and Beckham were seen laughing together while Queen Camilla also shared a friendly conversation with the former athlete. A portion of sales from the Sir David Beckham Rose will support The King’s Foundation, a charity focused on nature and sustainability that David Beckham has supported as an ambassador since 2024. In addition, King Charles and Queen Camilla checked out the RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden, which he helped curate. It was designed to inspire people to enjoy gardening. Several members of the royal family attended the event, including Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Actress Judi Dench and Queen Camilla’s sister Annabel Elliot were also spotted at the popular garden celebration in London.
