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The Royal Botanic Society's Fête in Regent's Park: the Children's Parade..., 1898. '...and Floral Fete. Pony-cart exhibited by Mrs. Garford. On Friday, June 10, the Royal Botanic Society held its Floral Fete in the gardens at Regent's Park, when the Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the occasion with their presence. Many visitors were present, and the chief attraction was the children's picturesque floral parade. The march past took place under a covered way, and as the little competitors filed by her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales awarded the prizes to the successful exhibitors. Mrs. G. Kemp was adjudged first for a double mail-cart decorated with yellow blooms, marguerites predominating. Gold ribbon secured the flowers, and a gold sunshade above the cart was made the support for further floral decoration. Three pretty children drew the cart, and two others had seats in it. After witnessing the parade, the Prince and Princess went on to the floral exhibition, where they inspected a magnificent display of plants and cut flowers.' From Illustrated London News, 1898.