Secret message from Queen Camilla to King Charles and Kate Middleton during royal outing

The Queen delighted young people at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday by giving schoolchildren a special bouquet of flowers – and a flower expert revealed the symbolic meaning of her choice.

Camilla, 76, opted for camellias to give to pupils at Sulivan Primary School, who helped design a garden inspired by Penelope Featherington from the hit Netflix drama Bridgerton.

Elise Harlock, Brand Manager at Prestige Flowers said: “Camellias traditionally symbolize admiration, affection and gratitude. In selecting camellias, Queen Camilla likely aimed to express her deep appreciation for the creativity and dedication of children.”

But she added that camellias also have a deeper meaning, especially given the recent health problems of the King and Princess of Wales, who are both undergoing treatment for cancer.

Élise said: “In the language of flowers, camellias can symbolize resilience and strength. This choice can reflect a message of solidarity and support for one’s husband and daughter-in-law during their difficult journeys.”

She added: “Queen Camilla’s gesture with the camellias, coupled with her candid interactions and confessions, painted a portrait of a royal family navigating personal difficulties with grace and compassion. Choosing camellias was a poignant way to convey gratitude, strength and unity during difficult times.”

Royal health updates

The king resumed public engagements last month after making encouraging progress in his cancer diagnosis, although sources previously stressed that despite the good news, the monarch was still suffering from cancer and would continue to be treated for it. undisclosed form of the disease.

And when the Queen joined a garden party at Lamb House in Rye last month, she told guests that her husband was “doing better” before adding: “Well, he would be if he behaved. “

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales is said to have said she was “excited” following the publication of her taskforce’s report on the importance of prioritizing early years and how it could reap economic benefits.

GOOD MORNING! It appears Kate, 42, was kept up to date with the task force’s work and saw the report during her treatment.

But a Kensington Palace spokesperson stressed that the launch did not mean Kate was “returning to work” and said that “…early childhood is a big priority for the Princess of Wales, and she has been kept informed throughout the process and development of the project. work of the working group and she saw the report…”