Flamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
The founder of Flamingo Horticulture, Richard Evans, has been knighted in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.
The award recognises Evans’ contributions to business, sport and charity in both Kenya and the UK, where the flower, vegetable and herb supplier principally operates.
The company said the knighthood is testament to Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans’

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