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RHS Faces Conservative Backlash at Chelsea Flower Show Over 'Wokery' and Corporate Ties

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May 21, 2026 · 1:58 PM
RHS Faces Conservative Backlash at Chelsea Flower Show Over 'Wokery' and Corporate Ties

While King Charles and David Beckham graced the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show, a conservative faction within the RHS is criticizing the event over corporate sponsorship, peat-free compost policies, and what they perceive as general 'wokery'. The show, which concludes on Saturday, features a bat-friendly nocturnal garden and a Viking-themed allotment, but critics argue the RHS has strayed from its traditional roots.