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Sophie WangSat, April 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM UTC

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King Charles has been busy preparing for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)’s annual Chelsea Flower Show—and this year, Sir David Beckham has joined in on the action.

The former soccer star met up with the royal to discuss the plans for the 2026 edition, which will highlight a new centerpiece: the RHS and King’s Foundation “Curious Garden.” The initiative was designed with hope of igniting a love of horticulture in a new generation, and has officially been given the green light.

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In photos shared to the official Instagram account of the royal family, the unlikely pair were seen looking over plans for the garden with Alan Titchmarsh CBE and horticulturist Frances Tophill, who spearheaded the design process. Garden apprentices and graduates from the King’s Foundation at Highgrove joined the team.

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Beckham, who was knighted by the king last November for his contributions to athletics and philanthropy, was heavily involved in the plans for the Curious Garden. A working beehive was added due to his love for beekeeping, and seven raised beds were included as a nod to his jersey number.

“Both the King’s Foundation and the RHS do such great work in protecting and promoting green spaces across the [United Kingdom],” Beckham shared with the RHS after the meeting. “I want to help encourage a new generation to appreciate the benefits of nature and get involved in gardening.”

For the occasion, the athlete embraced a touch of cottagecore with a brown-and-white gingham pocket square tucked into his navy suit. Next to him, Charles matched his guest with a dark camel-colored wool coat.

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“It’s been fun to be a part of creating the Curious Garden and I’m excited for people to see it at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show,” he continued. The Chelsea Flower Show will take place from May 19 to May 23.

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