Princess Anne, known as the Princess Royal, officially opened The Queen Elizabeth II Gardens in Regent’s Park, London, to mark the centenary of her mother’s birth.
According to a statement released by the royal family, “Designed as a tranquil and fully accessible place for reflection, the two-acre garden was developed by the Royal Parks in collaboration with HTA Design.”
During the visit, the Princess Royal was shown the garden’s design features, which included a circular wildlife-supporting pond, climate-resilient plantings and a viewing platform overlooking The Regent’s Park.
“Her Royal Highness met members of the garden project team and the gardeners responsible for its creation and unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening. The garden, which commemorates the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, was due to open to the public later that month,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, King Charles on Tuesday paid an emotional tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on her 100th birthday, saying his “dear mother” will “always be in our hearts and prayers”.
Britain’s longest-reigning and longest-lived Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, and spent 70 years on the throne before her death in September 2022 at the age of 96.
