More than 15,000 people flocked to the Sandringham Flower Show 2024, which featured a special guest.
The event returned to the Royal Estate for its 141st edition on Wednesday, with the sunny weather attracting high visitor numbers.
The grounds were transformed into a riot of colour, with stunning displays of blooms and a jam-packed Grand Ring programme.
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The Shetland Pony Derby at the Sandringham Flower Show (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
One of the major highlights was the Shetland Pony Grand National, featuring 1981 Grand National winner Bob Champion as a special guest.
Other attractions included quad bikes, fairground rides and live music.
Gardeners competed for the EDP Best in Show trophy and aimed for votes in the people's choice poll.
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The King and Queen were unable to attend due to prior commitments and no other royals were there for the first time in years.
Riding the carousel at the Sandringham Flower Show (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Graham Browne, show chairman, said: "It has been one of the biggest turnouts for years.
"We thought the sun may make people go to the beach but they have come in huge numbers."
The profits from each show are donated to local charities.
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
The Shetland Pony Derby at Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
The Shetland Pony Derby at Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
The Shetland Pony Derby at Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
Sandringham Flower Show 2024 (Image: CHRIS BISHOP)
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