Speaker: Vanessa Berridge

Topic: The Princess's Garden: Royal Intrigue and The Untold Story of Kew

Vanessa is an acclaimed historian and author, who will be speaking to us about The Princess's Garden: Royal Intrigue and the Untold Story of Kew. Drawing on her extensive research into British garden history, Vanessa uncovers the remarkable story behind the creation of Kew Gardens and the influential figures who shaped its early development. Through a captivating blend of royal drama, political intrigue, and horticultural ambition, she reveals how Princess Augusta, Prince Frederick, and their circle helped transform a royal garden into one of the world's most celebrated botanical institutions. Promising a rich and entertaining journey into Georgian Britain, this talk will bring to life the people, passions, and power struggles behind Kew's extraordinary history.