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What flowers are on the Queen's coffin and what do they mean?
19 September 2022, 11:14 | Updated: 19 September 2022, 11:32
The true meaning of the sustainable wreath of flowers placed upon Queen Elizabeth II's coffin explained.
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral started on Monday, September 19, with the coffin of Her Majesty journeying from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
As the coffin of the late Monarch began the first steps in its final journey, members of the public could see the Royal Standard remained in place, alongside the Imperial State Crown.
For the state funeral, however, a new wreath of flowers was added, made up of shades of gold, pink and burgundy.
The decision of which flowers to use in they wreath hold a great deal of importance and significance to Her Majesty's life.
Flowers cut from Royal Residences
It has been revealed that the wreath contains flowers and foliage cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House.
Within the wreath is Rosemary, which symbolises remembrance.
Tribute to the Queen and Prince Philip
Within the wreath is myrtle, which is the ancient symbol of a happy marriage.
The particular myrtle included in the wreath placed upon the Queen's coffin was cut from a plant which was grown from a sprig taken from Her Majesty's wedding bouquet in 1947.
Also included in the wreath is scented pelargoniums, garden roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias and scabious.
Sustainability
King Charles II requested that the wreath be made sustainably made.
The arrangements has been placed in a nest of English miss and oak branches and without the use of floral foam.
Queen's coffin is carried into Westminster Abbey
