The garden will take inspiration from the monarch’s coronation gown in 1953
A garden flower display based on the Queen’s Coronation gown will be created at the Tower of London this summer as part of a “Superbloom” meadow.It comes as part of a spectacular floral display taking place at the historic site to coincide with the national celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the start of June.
, designed by British couturier Sir Norman Hartnell, with lavender and a mix of summer flowers making up the design.Her coronation dress was a white satin gown, encrusted with diamonds, gold and silver bullion, seed pearls, crystals, pale amethysts and sequins to create a shimmering effect. Embroidery in pastel-coloured silks depicted the emblems of the United Kingdom and countries of the Commonwealth.It will be in bloom ready for the start of the Jubilee weekend and will remain in place until September.Elsewhere, Westminster Abbey is to open its roof to the public from June for 90-minute tours to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
“In its inspiration, the garden references the tower’s ancient association with coronations while drawing on the best of contemporary horticultural design and British craftsmanship in its creation.”
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