Eagle-eyed fans watching Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday spotted a tiny spider clinging to the card King Charles III left atop the late monarch’s casket.
As previously reported, the wreath was carefully curated by King Charles III.“At The King’s request, the wreath contains foliage of Rosemary, English Oak and Myrtle and flowers, in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, cut from the gardens of Royal Residences,”Rosemary was selected for remembrance and myrtle as an ancient symbol of a happy marriage.AFP via Getty Images
Touchingly, the myrtle in the wreath was taken from the same plant used for the Queen’s wedding bouquet in 1947 when she married Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died in April at the age of 99.King Charles, a longtime environmental activist, also requested that the wreath be made of sustainable materials and not include plastic foam.The wreath contained flowers chosen by King Charles III.
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