https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday1.shtml Live news from Monday 21 May at the Chelsea Flower Show 2007 en-gb Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/feedfactory/terms.shtml for terms and conditions of reuse https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/syndication/ 15 FLiP At about 3.30pm on the first day of Chelsea, the showground is cleared for the annual visit of Her Majesty the Queen, along with members of the Royal Family. https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday1.shtml#the_royal_visit https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday.shtml#the_royal_visit The opening day at Chelsea is one of the most glamorous events in the society calendar, as well-known personalities and VIPs are invited for a sneak preview of the best Chelsea has to offer. https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday1.shtml#chelsea_glitterati https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday.shtml#chelsea_glitterati The Great Pavilion was a riot of colour and scent this morning as the exhibitors unveiled their superb displays to the public for the first time. https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday2shtml#music_and_flowers_everywhere https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday.shtml#music_and_flowers_everywhere Time's up for garden designers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Today is the first day of the show, when the gardens are unveiled to an invited audience for the first time. The primping and preening have finished - and all that remains is the verdict. https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday2.shtml#it's_judgement_day https://bbclatestnews.pages.dev/gardening/flower_shows/chelsea_2007/chelseanews_monday.shtml#it's_judgement_day