Forget-me-nots chosen by Harry and Meghan for bouquet to remember Diana

Harry and Meghan remembered the late Diana, Princess of Wales, at their wedding by selecting forget-me-nots, her favourite flowers, for the bridal bouquet.

Harry also contributed by hand-picking several flowers from their private garden at Kensington Palace a day ahead of Saturday's wedding, the palace said.

Myrtle sprigs from stems planted at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight by Queen Victoria in 1845 also featured, furthering a long-standing tradition.

Forget-me-nots were a favourite flower of Diana, Princess of Wales (Martin Keene/PA)
Forget-me-nots were a favourite flower of Diana, Princess of Wales (Martin Keene/PA)

Sprigs were also used from a plant grown from the myrtle in the Queen's wedding bouquet in 1947.

The myrtle tradition began when Princess Victoria, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, carried the flowers at her wedding in 1858.

The Duchess of Cambridge and Diana also carried myrtle at their weddings.

Queen Victoria's original plant was presented to her in a posy by Prince Albert's grandmother.

Meghan's bouquet also included scented sweet peas, jasmine and lily of the valley.

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