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The Royal Family are known for their impressive estates, all of which are home to acres of perfectly landscaped gardens. With everything from homemade honey to ornamental shrubs being just

some of the most iconic royal garden features, there are plenty of ways to add a touch of royalty to your own space at home. Express.co.uk spoke to Evie Lane, gardening expert at Primrose to

find out how.

The royal gardens are a sight to behold all year round, with idyllic landscaping offering a picturesque setting for the Royal Family, and the Public, to enjoy the well-kept land.

From the enormous 265 acres spread across Kensington Palace to the more modest 39 acres at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Family’s stunning array of natural spaces feature everything from

topiary to an uncultivated wildlife island.

While you may not have a multi-acre plot to work with, even the smallest spaces can benefit from a hint of royalty.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Evie Lane, gardening expert at Primrose shared her top picks of the best royal garden features to try at home.

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Well-shaped shrubs are the epitome of gardening grandeur, often associated with stately homes and their perfectly symmetrical gardens.

It turns out that the Royal Family - namely Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are big fans of this unique evergreen feature.

Evie said: “If there’s one thing the royals know how to do well, it’s topiary.

“The Highgrove Gardens at Prince Charles’ residence are home to mature golden yew shrubs, clipped into eccentric shapes to create a whimsical look in their garden.”

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To recreate this bold feature in your own garden, you’ll need access to some well-established hedging, preferably boxwood or yew.

Stick to cubes and triangles while you get to grips with the technique to avoid a misshapen hedge dominating your garden.

Evie added: “No matter what you do to these plants, they’re quick to grow back.

“Once you’ve shaped your hedge, line your path with shrubs to create your very own Highgrove-inspired garden.”

You can try this on smaller hedging or dive in on larger hedges if you’re feeling brave.

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A British classic, there are few plants more beautiful than the rose.

Loved by Queen Elizabeth II herself, this iconic bloom can be found growing in 25 flower beds within the designated rose garden at the London landmark estate.

Evie said: “Not everyone has space for 25 rose beds, but you can mimic the multiple rose beds by arranging your roses by colour.

“Gardeners at Buckingham Palace follow this rule so each variety can be appreciated individually, rather than leaving the colours to compete against one another.”

This one simple trick will add volume and variety to your garden, offering an impressive display of vibrant blooms from late spring through to autumn.

Many of the royal gardens are home to extravagant sculptures and Windsor Castle is no exception.

While the smaller 13-acre garden is one of the Royal Family’s more modest plots, it is home to the Lotus Fountain chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh himself.

Evie said: “You can get a similar look by placing a bronze water feature as your garden’s centrepiece.

“The Windsor Castle Gardens have a great deal of symmetry too, so make sure your flower beds are identical on either side.”

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One of the most understated features at both Buckingham Palace and the Sandringham Estate is the pollinator-friendly flowers planted in the enclosed gardens.

Bee and butterfly friendly varieties can be found throughout the cottage-inspired gardens at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

According to Evie, endless rows of informally placed rhododendrons and magnolias act as a “haven” for bees and butterflies.

What’s more, they are a sight to behold throughout July when the summer sun beats down on the busy royal garden.

Evie said: “You can replicate your own butterfly-friendly garden by planting flora such as marigolds and salvia.”

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