Lily-of-the-valley
Lily-of-the-valley is one of Her Majesty’s favourite flowers at this time of year. It featured in Her Majesty’s coronation bouquet and has held special associations ever since. In the images provided, the flower is shown growing in the Buckingham Palace Garden.
The Queen’s Coronation Bouquet was made up of white flowers comprising of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley from England, stephanotis from Scotland, orchids from Wales, and carnations from Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.