Today, images were shared showing the Princess of Wales participating in a tree planting ceremony at Westminster Abbey, where she planted a wild cherry tree.
The Princess took part in this event as a gesture for the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, which promotes planting trees in tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee. Here’s a look back at the initiative’s start with the late Queen and the then Prince of Wales planting a tree at Windsor Castle in March 2021.
Originally set to end this year, the initiative has been extended to allow more people to participate. Learn more at the Queen’s Green Canopy site.
At the request of our Patron, His Majesty The King, the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative will now continue until the end of March 2023. This extension allows more opportunities for tree planting in memory of Her Majesty, covering the full tree planting season from October 2022 to March 2023.
Over a million trees were planted in the first season from October 2021 to March 2022, creating a living legacy in Her Majesty’s honor. The initiative’s extension will further enhance this tribute to Her Majesty’s remarkable service.
In another event from March, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, along with schoolchildren, planted an elm tree in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
Recall the “Tree of Trees” sculpture at Buckingham Palace during the Jubilee celebrations, featuring Prince William and Nicholas Bacon, Chair of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
The latest photos show the Princess alongside the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, and the Abbey’s gardening team.
Boys from the Abbey’s choir were also present in one of the images.
A closeup of the plaque commemorating the event reveals that the wild cherry tree originates from the Duchy of Cornwall estate. Following the Queen’s passing, Kate also assumed the title of Duchess of Cornwall as Prince William became the heir to the throne.
The plaque was installed just a day before the recording of the “Together at Christmas” carol concert at the Abbey.
Here’s another view from the event.
Let’s also take a moment to appreciate what the Princess wore at the event.
The Princess opted for her Holland Cooper Double-Breasted Black Watch Coat, priced at £749. The coat features a relaxed fit, notched lapels, vertical welt pockets with rivets, and embossed gold-tone buttons.
Underneath, she wore a forest green ensemble from Iris and Ink, consisting of the Éloise Wool-Blend Turtleneck and the Ernestine Wool-Blend Midi Skirt, both featuring contrasting ribbed panels.
She paired these with boots similar to the custom Gianvito Rossi pair she debuted at a rugby match and later wore in Boston, resembling the Gianvito Rossi Glen in navy suede.
The earrings she wore, initially thought to be the Maria Black Cha Cha style, were actually a new pair seen in a promotional video for the concert.
Today marked the royal family’s annual Christmas lunch, the first since 2019 due to previous cancellations from lockdowns and COVID concerns. This year, King Charles hosted the event at Windsor Castle, a departure from the usual venue of Buckingham Palace. More details can be found in this Hello story.
The pre-Christmas lunch is a tradition typically held at Buckingham Palace before the monarch heads to Sandringham for the holiday season. This year’s announcement came shortly after Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King, Queen Consort, and other royal family members will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham, marking their first such gathering in three years.
Photos of the arrivals or departures are not available, but The Daily Mail has covered the event extensively.
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