Queen to receive floral replica on crowning anniv

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[AbsolutelyWilliam] Queen to receive floral replica on crowning anniversary



The Queen is to receive a replica of her Coronation bouquet during
next week's celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of her crowning.

The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, who in 1953 presented the
bouquet, will again give the Queen the same type of floral
arrangement.

The all-white bouquet was made up of orchids and lilies of the valley
from England, stephanotis from Scotland, and carnations from Northern
Ireland and the Isle of Man, with additional orchids from Wales.

The Queen carried the bouquet on her journey to London's Westminster
Abbey to be crowned.

The replica will be presented at Buckingham Palace next Monday
afternoon following a 50th anniversary service at the Abbey.

During her return to the Palace after the commemorative service, the
Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, will unveil a plaque
marking an extension of the Jubilee Walkway which commemorated last
year's Golden Jubilee.

Later next Monday, at Buckingham Palace, the Queen will also present
Golden Jubilee Awards for voluntary service by groups in the
community throughout Britain.