Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Emotion Overcomes King Charles After Leaving Heartfelt Note On Late Mother's Coffin
perezhilton.comNo detail has been missed as the royal family honors the late Queen Elizabeth II. Mourners around the world tuned in for her state funeral on Monday, and the meaning behind each little thing present at the event was specific and bittersweet.
According to ET, a royal source revealed that the wreath placed on top of the Queen’s coffin contains several very meaningful pieces of foliage — all said to be placed there at King Charles III‘s request.
Some are greenery cut from the gardens of Royal Residences around the UK, including rosemary, which is said to be a symbol of honor, and English Oak, which signifies strength. Related: Harry & William Want People To ‘Stop Talking’ About Their Feud Amid Funeral And there’s one very special piece: myrtle, which the source explained was cut “directly” from a plant grown from the myrtle that was in the Queen’s wedding bouquet as part of her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip.
Amazing! Along with its very meaningful makeup, King Charles placed a handwritten note on the wreath, as well. Per the outlet, it read: So simple, sweet, and touching.
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