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A volunteer stands to the entrance of the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Created by Australians Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, the garden is a tribute to their fathers who both fought in WWII. London, May 23, 2016.
A volunteer stands to the entrance of the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Created by Australians Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, the garden is a tribute to their fathers, who both fought in WWII. London, May 23, 2016.Adrian Dennis—AFP/Getty Images
By Marisa Gertz
A volunteer stands to the entrance of the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Created by Australians Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, the garden is a tribute to their fathers who both fought in WWII. London, May 23, 2016.
A volunteer stands to the entrance of the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Created by Australians Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, the garden is a tribute to their fathers, who both fought in WWII. London, May 23, 2016. Adrian Dennis—AFP/Getty Images
A man waters tulips in a tulip suit at the RHS at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.
A man waters tulips in a tulip suit at the RHS at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.Chris Jackson—Getty Images
Chelsea Flower Show Displays 300000 Knitted Poppies To Honour The War Dead
Chelsea Pensioner Gillian McDonald picks her way through an installation of Poppies while positioning herself for a photograph at Royal Hospital Chelsea in London on May 20, 2016.Dan Kitwood—Getty Images
A Chelsea Pensioner holds a rose as he stands in the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.
A Chelsea Pensioner holds a rose as he stands in the 5000 Poppies Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.Adrian Dennis—AFP/Getty Images
A woman works on a display during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 21, 2016.
A woman works on a display during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 21, 2016. Neil Hall—Reuters
A woman arranges a display of lillies during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London
A woman arranges a display of lillies during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, May 21, 2016. Neil Hall—Reuters
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are joined by Prince Harry during a visit to the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are joined by Prince Harry during a visit to the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016.Michael Dunlea—Express Newspapers/AP
A model poses in a floral dress at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, Britain
A model poses in a floral dress at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 23, 2016. Toby Melville—Reuters
Visitor Michael Conway wears a floral hat during a press day ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, May 23, 2016.
Visitor Michael Conway wears a floral hat during a press day ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, May 23, 2016. Yui Mok—PA Wire/Press Association Images
A woman adjusts display of chrysanthemums during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, May 21, 2016.
A woman adjusts display of chrysanthemums during preparations for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, May 21, 2016. Neil Hall—Reuters
Queen Elizabeth II stands in front of a floral exhibit by the New Covent Garden Flower Market, which features an image of the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, May 23, 2016.
Queen Elizabeth II stands in front of a floral exhibit by the New Covent Garden Flower Market, which features an image of the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, May 23, 2016. Adrian Dennis—Pool/Reuters

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