![]() ![]() Greeks received wreaths as athletic prizes and wore them at formal events. Philosophers like Pliny and Virgil associate it with love, though not always in relation to weddings. It was used in Roman wedding rituals, a tradition that originated in ancient Greece. Myrtle has represented love, fertility and innocence for thousands of years. It’s no wonder myrtle is a favourite at weddings. In fact, rather sentimentally, she wrote in her journal ‘I felt almost as if it were I that was being married over again.’ On 25 January 1858, Victoria wrote that her daughter’s dress ‘was of white moire antique, trimmed with 3 flounces of Honiton lace & wreaths & spray of orange flowers & myrtle.’ Queen Victoria described Princess Victoria’s wedding as the ‘second most eventful day in my life’. ‘The Royal Family’s tradition started with Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Princess Victoria’s wedding in 1858, and it seems this continued with Victoria’s other children.’ It’s a German tradition that signifies the innocence of the bride,’ he says. ‘Sprigs from the Osborne plants were traditionally incorporated into royal bridal bouquets. ![]() Osborne’s Head Gardener Toby Beasley explains the significance. The descendants of this plant are still in the grounds of the house today. It was originally given to Victoria in a posey by Albert’s grandmother in 1845. Myrtle has been grown at Osborne, Queen Victoria’s holiday home on the Isle of Wight, for about 170 years. LOGIN TO MEMBERS' AREA LOGIN TO THE MEMBERS' AREA REGISTER FOR THE MEMBERS' AREA ![]()
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