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Queen Elizabeth and the rose named after Prince Philip

A special gift for one special occasion. Today, June 10, 2021, Prince Philip would have accomplished one hundred years e – to celebrate it – the Queen Elizabeth planted in the Windsor garden a rose that bears his name. The sovereign received the flower as a gift a few days ago from the hands of Keith Weed, president of the Royal Horticultural Society, the most important non-profit organization linked to the world of gardening in Great Britain.

«The Duke of Edimburgh Rose celebrates them all wonderful things that the prince consort has done in his lifetime, ”Weed said recalling the queen’s husband, disappeared two months ago. Among other things, the flower, a shrub rose which should reach a height of 70 centimeters, also has a social objective: for each plant sold, Harkness Roses will donate £ 2.50 to a fund that help young people to participate in Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.

The gift and the project received the compliments of Elisabetta, who then accompanied the guest in a brief tour in the courtyard of the Castle. That’s where Filippo spent the last days of his life, surrounded by the affection of loved ones, primarily his wife. Which, according to tabloid reports, she planned to organize for her husband a tender private party to celebrate its 100 years, despite the contrary opinion of the person concerned.

Unfortunately, however, in mid-February the Duke of Edinburgh had a serious health problem which forced him to a delicate one cardiac operation and a four-week stay in some clinics in London, to try to recover. The April 9, then, the sad announcement of death: “He did not sufferHe said Sophie di Wessex, wife of Prince Edward. “It’s like someone has it taken by the hand and led away. We we will carry it in the heart».

Because Philip will continue to live in the remember. Also thanks to the name of a rose.

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