Buckingham Palace's immaculate gardens have been photographed in a new book, Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden, which will be released in April — and they really are incredibly picture-perfect.

Written by garden writer Claire Masset, the book offers an insight into the garden's rich history and 39-acres of space. Combining images by award-winning photographer John Campbell and gardening tips from, Mark Lane, Head Gardener at Buckingham Palace, it reveals how the garden changes and develops over the course of a year.

From its sweeping lawns to the wildflower meadows, the book aims to take readers on a tour of the garden's main features. It might be right in the heart of the city, but its a place that's home to a remarkable array of flora and fauna, including rare native plants seldom seen in London.

"Readers will learn about the seasonal posies created for Her Majesty The Queen every Monday when she is in residence and will discover the stories behind the commemorative trees planted by generations of the Royal Family, including the two plane trees introduced by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert," explains the Royal Collection Trust.

As well as this, the book will also wonderfully explore how the gardeners at the Palace balance the best horticultural practices with a nature-friendly, sustainable approach.

Tempted to take a peek? Take a little tour around the garden...

1. The waterfall

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

2. Beehives

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust
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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

3. Magnolia trees

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

4. Flowers from the garden

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

5. The Rose Garden

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust
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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

6. Plane trees

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

7. Herbaceous border

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

8. The lake

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JOHN CAMPBELL for Royal Collection Trust

Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden is published by Royal Collection Trust on 13th April 2021. It will be available at £14.95 from Royal Collection Trust shops and www.rct.uk/shop.

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 Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.