Monday, 21 May 2012

HM The Queen visits the OSGB exhibit


Dr Henry Oakeley, President of the OSGB, welcomed HM The Queen to the Society's display this afternoon at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.


He presented Dr Chris Nonis, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka; Valerie Pugh, OSGB Displays Manager; and Liz Johnson of McBean's Orchids to Her Majesty and discussed the Society's exhibit.

On behalf of the Society and the Sri Lankan High Commission, a posy and plant of Oncidium alexandrae 'Diamond Jubilee', grown by McBean's Orchids, were presented to Her Majesty. 



Other visitors to the exhibit today included HRH Princess Alexandra and Angela Ripon.

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