Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Chosen a Florist for Their Wedding Day
For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, April showers bring May flowers—especially for their May 19 wedding at Windsor Castle.
Kensington Palace announced today that the couple has chosen a florist for their big day: Philippa Craddock. The London-based decorative designer counts Selfridges, Lancôme, Fortnum & Mason, and Alexander McQueen among her clients. The London Times even calls her “queen of London florists.”
Keeping in line with their cake, which will use local, organic materials, Harry and Meghan’s floral pieces will use flowers sourced from the gardens of the Crown Estate and Windsor Great Park.
“Where possible, Philippa will use flowers and plants that are in season and blooming naturally in May, including branches of beech, birch, and hornbeam, as well as white garden roses, peonies, and foxgloves,” Kensington Palace tweeted.
Peonies, as The Tig fans know, are thought to be one of Markle’s favorite flowers. In 2016, she posted on her now-deleted Instagram, “Swooning over these #London #peonies #spoiledrotten.”
They’re also environmentally—and bee—friendly. The Royal Parks “will supply some pollinator-friendly plants from their wildflower meadows that will be incorporated into the floral designs. These plants provide a great habitat for bees and help to nurture and sustain entire ecosystems by promoting a healthy and biodiverse environment.”
Beautiful and saving bees? That’s some flower power indeed.
