Article 63T45 A handwritten note, a crown and a wreath: items on Queen’s coffin and what they signify

A handwritten note, a crown and a wreath: items on Queen’s coffin and what they signify

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Alexandra Topping
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From myrtle to the gem-encrusted cross on the orb, there is a wealth of symbolism behind each object

Nestled among the flowers of the Queen's funeral wreath was a handwritten card by her son King Charles III, which read: In loving and devoted memory, Charles R."

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