Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral may be an event of public significance but sprinkled throughout the historic event are personal nods to the monarch, who, alongside her duty to the Crown, balanced the important roles of wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One such personal touch to Her Majesty lay on the coffin itself, which sat amongst the Royal Standard, the Imperial State Crown, and Regalia.
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A wreath containing flowers and foliage cut – at King Charles III’s request – from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Highgrove House rested atop the Queen’s coffin and included foliage chosen specifically for its symbolism.
According to Buckingham Palace, the wreath included: Rosemary, which carries a meaning of remembrance. Myrtle is an ancient symbol of a happy marriage. English oak, which carries a symbolic meaning of love.
Other plants used in the wreath were pelargoniums, garden roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias, and scabious, which appeared in different shades of gold, pink, burgundy, and white, thus reflecting the Royal Standard.
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