Just like ordinary Brits, the rich and famous are facing a battle to keep their pristine gardens alive and watered amid a record-breaking summer.
Large swathes of the country have turned from a tapestry of greens to a monotone brown after weeks with no rain and scorching temperatures.
Parts of Britain have gone 46 days without any rainfall, with half of England and all of Wales now officially in drought.
Hosepipe bans are in place across eight water companies and a warning of extremely high risk of wildfires remains as Britain’s gardeners are facing a battle to keep their beloved patches alive.
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