Trees from Platinum Jubilee will be planted across UK to honour The Queen
HUNDREDS of trees that made up a centrepiece of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations are to be planted across Britain in honour of the late Queen.
The 350 saplings made up the Tree of Trees outside Buckingham Palace to mark her seven decades on the throne.
Cared for over the summer by a Cambridgeshire tree nursery, they will be sent across the country to be planted under the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative (QGC).
QGC chairman Sir Nicholas Bacon said: "We are proud to unveil this nationwide network of organisations chosen to become custodians of these special trees in Her Majesty's name."
"In recognition of the positive impact that they have on their communities, the groups chosen represent the very best of Britain.
"The trees will serve as an inspiration for tree planting within communities and to encourage care for the trees which already exist as part of our nation's stunning landscape."
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The scheme coincides with the planting season and will run from October to March, with the first tree being presented on Monday at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.
