Emotional nod to Queen's beloved Prince Philip in coffin's very personal wreath
11.09.2022 - 15:43
/ ok.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has begun its journey to Her Majesty's final resting place, having left Balmoral on 11 September to travel to Edinburgh. The Queen's coffin had remained at Balmoral for two days to allow her closest family to pay their respects in private and it is now on its way to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, the coffin could be seen being transported in a hearse accompanied by the late monarch's daughter Princess Anne, 72, and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, 67.
A wreath has also been placed on top of the coffin, which is made up of flowers from the Balmoral estate. Sweet peas – one of the Queen’s favourite flowers – dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir are all featured in the wreath. Each flower holds a special meaning and a great deal of thought went into the floral tribute, which contains an emotional tribute to her late husband Prince Philip, who passed away in April 2021.
Dahlia flowers symbolise a lasting bond and lifelong commitment between two people, while sweet peas are associated with the ideas of departures and goodbyes.They are also the birth flower of April, Queen Elizabeth II's birth month. White heather symbolises protection or good luck and during the Victorian era, wearing fragrant phlox demonstrated a wish for sweet dreams. Her Majesty personally selected the flowers that adorned the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin at his funeral in 2021.
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