Coronation flowers are selected to act as living diplomats
Royal floral arrangements are no longer just for show; they are designed as genetic lifeboats to protect ancient plant species from modern extinction.
When King Charles III was crowned, the Westminster Abbey displays were more than just decor. They functioned as a visual map of the British Isles, featuring delphiniums and wildflowers sourced from every realm of the United Kingdom. This botanical pageantry revives a medieval tradition where every petal held a specific meaning, such as lilies representing purity in 15th-century herbals.
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