Queen Camilla has revealed she longs to share in a prestigious role currently solely occupied by her husband, King Charles.
The 77-year-old royal spoke openly about "nudging" the King while visiting London’s Garden Museum.
While touring the exhibits, she spoke openly about hoping to join Charles as patron of the museum, which celebrates British gardening.
"I have said to my husband and talked to the office as I would very much like to become joint patron," Camilla said.
Queen Camilla has revealed she would like to share a prestigious role with King Charles
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Praising the institution, the Queen continued: "This is one of my favourite places and it never ceases to surprise me."
Her comments went down well with the gathered staff and dignitaries joining her, as they erupted into cheers and applause.
Camilla explained she had already broached the topic with her husband, who continues to support the museum.
She revealed she had joked with Charles about "nudging" him from his position during a visit last year.
Camilla admitted she would also like to become patron of London's Garden Museum
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The Queen was attending an exhibition celebrating British-grown flowers ahead of the annual British Flowers Week.
She was welcomed by television presenter and horticulturist Alan Titchmarsh, who serves as the museum's President.
Camilla was also greeted by Christopher Woodward, the museum's Director, and Rupert Tyler, Chair of Trustees.
The visit marked Camilla's return to the museum, which she last visited in June 2024, where she made the cheeky joke to the King.
The Queen called the museum 'one of my favourite places' during her solo tour
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The Queen toured the British Flowers Week exhibition, which showcases six immersive floral installations highlighting locally-grown, seasonal British flowers.
She was accompanied by Sarah Hardy, the museum's Deputy Director, and florist Shane Connolly, who created the floral arrangements for Their Majesties' Coronation in 2023.
During her visit, Camilla also viewed Cecil Beaton's Garden Party, an exhibition displaying photographs, paintings, drawings, costume and set design that examines how flowers influenced Beaton's creative work.
The exhibition includes portraits of Queen Elizabeth II when she was Princess Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret.
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Camilla was showed around the institution by TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh
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The Queen joined pupils from Evelyn Grace Academy and Platanos College in the museum's Clore Learning Space, where they learned about tea plant biology and created herbal tea bags.
The activity formed part of the museum's educational programme, led by Plant Science Educator Samia Qureshi.
British Flowers Week, established in 2013, promotes the UK's cut flower industry and recognises the work of British growers, wholesalers and florists.
The 2025 celebration will take place from June 16 to 22.
The Garden Museum houses a permanent collection of gardening artefacts and tools from throughout history, complemented by botanical art, photography and paintings that explore gardening's passion and purpose.
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