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Why do British royal brides have a sprig of myrtle in their bouquets?

Question #151681. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 27 2024.
Originally posted Aug 27 2024 8:44 PM.

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The tradition dates back to Queen Victoria's daughter's wedding with the myrtle representing the virtues of love, fertility, and innocence.
Myrtle...has been grown at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s holiday home on the Isle of Wight, for about 170 years. It was first given to Queen Victoria in a posey by Prince Albert’s grandmother in 1845. The descendants of this plant are still in the grounds of the house today.

link https://www.royal.uk/royal-wedding-traditions
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 27 2024.
Aug 27 2024, 8:47 PM
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