Queen of England II. Elizabeth visited the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show. The 96-year-old queen was driven around in a car at the floral gardens. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that “arrangements have been made for the Queen’s comfort”.

Queen Elizabeth toured the area, visiting 10 different gardens, while other members of the royal family visited the show with the queen before it opened to the public on Tuesday.

A large monument made of flowers for Queen Elizabeth, who will celebrate her 70th year on the throne this year, was also exhibited at the show. Called the Platinum Jubilee, the monument was built by placing European Lily-of-the-valley, one of the queen’s favorite flowers, in 70 earthen pots and various English tree branches tied together.

Celebrations will be held across the country for 4 days next week for Queen Elizabeth, who has the title of the longest reigning monarch of England.

Chelsea Flower Show Queen of England II. Elizabeth Royal Horticultural Society

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

On Jul 14, 2025

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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