Wreath tribute to Queen’s beloved: Collection of Her Majesty’s favourite flowers laid on her coffin shared similarity with blooms at Prince Philip’s farewell

• Sweet peas were in wreath laid on the Duke of Edinburgh ’s coffin after his death
• The Queen had personally selected the flowers for her late husband’s coffin 
• Wreath prepared by Balmoral staff for her coffin included sweet peas & dahlias
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A wreath of the Queen’s favourite flowers which was laid over her coffin also served as a touching tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip.

The wreath, which was prepared by Balmoral staff, included sweet peas, dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir – all gathered from the Aberdeenshire estate.

Sweet peas – which were among the Queen’s favourite flowers – were also in the wreath laid on the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin after his death in April last year.

Sweet peas, which are associated with April birthdays, can symbolise departures and farewells while dahlias can represent a lasting commitment between two people.

The wreath, which was prepared by Balmoral staff, included sweet peas, dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir – all gathered from the Aberdeenshire estate

The Queen personally selected the flowers for her late husband’s coffin with a wreath that included white lilies, roses and freesias.

Yesterday the Queen’s coffin was transported to Edinburgh by William Purves, a family-run funeral directors based in the Scottish capital, accompanied by a back-up hearse.

London-based funeral directors Leverton & Sons are also working with the Royal Household.

The Queen’s coffin is expected to be carried by a state hearse upon its arrival in London tomorrow.

Yesterday the Queen’s coffin was transported to Edinburgh by William Purves, a family-run funeral directors based in the Scottish capital, accompanied by a back-up hearse

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London-based funeral directors Leverton & Sons are also working with the Royal Household. The Queen’s coffin is expected to be carried by a state hearse upon its arrival in London tomorrow

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