Queen Elizabeth II: Flowers on her coffin held special meaning
Created: 09/21/2022, 11:30 am
By: Ines Alms
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was a state event that was meticulously planned.
Even the flowers on the coffin had a statement.
Only the closest royal circle knew the importance of the flowers at the funeral King Charles III.
personally selected.
The coffin was adorned with a wreath of flowers interwoven with some of Queen Elizabeth II's once-favorite flowers.
But what makes these plants so special?
Queen Elizabeth II: Flowers on her coffin held special meaning
The wreath of flowers on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin bears messages from the royal family.
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Not only crown, imperial orb and her scepter adorned the coffin, but also the imposing wreath, which her son King Charles III.
contained flowers from the gardens of their residences at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Highgrove House.
As reported by
Spiegel.de
, these had a special meaning:
Myrtle: The plant is a symbol of a happy marriage.
The branches came from a plant grown from a sprig of myrtle in the Queen's bridal bouquet at her wedding on November 20, 1947.
Common oak: The tree stands for the power of love, but also for pride, power and strength.
Rosemary: The herb is considered a plant of love and fidelity.
As a symbol of lasting memory, it has long been part of burial customs.
These expressive plants were supplemented by geraniums, scabious, roses, hydrangeas, fat hens and dahlias.
The colors were shades of gold, pink and deep red - as carried on the royal standard.
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Even if there were numerous roses in the wreath of flowers, the variety "The Queen Elizabeth" bred especially for the coronation of the queen was not among them.
But it is an enrichment for every garden, especially for romantic gardens in the English style.