In pictures: A preview of the Chelsea Flower Show 2013

Monday 20 May 2013 19:06 BST

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Special guests have been given a sneak preview of this year's Chelsea Flower show ahead of the official opening tomorrow.

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Famous faces from Dame Helen Mirren to Joanna Lumley have turned up to view the stands, royal guests including, the Queen and Prince Harry will also be visiting the show today.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the show and to celebrate the occasion the ban on garden gnomes has been lifted for one year only.

The gnomes will be auctioned off as part of the 'Chelsea Centenary Appeal' and to raise funds for the RHS Campaign of School Gardening.

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In pictures: A preview of the Chelsea Flower Show 2013