Princess Eugenie Didn’t Throw Her Bouquet After Royal Wedding For This Reason

Princess Eugenie opted to not throw her bouquet on her wedding day for a poignant reason.

Sarah Barns, a journalist for The Sun, revealed that the 28-year-old princess opted to lay her bridal flower on the Unknown Warrior’s Grave in Westminster Abbey. This was Princess Eugenie’s way of paying tribute to the fallen heroes of the First World War and international military conflicts.

The Queen Mother was the first royal to start the tradition of laying the bouquet when she tied the knot with King George VI in 1923. She laid the flowers at the Abbey in memory of her brother, Fergus, who was killed in 1915 at the Battle of the Loos.

Years later, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle followed in her footsteps.

Princess Eugenie’s wedding bouquet was created by floral designer Rob Van Helden’s sister Patrice Van Helden Oakes. It featured Lily of the Valley, Stephanotis pips, baby blue thistles, white spray roses, and trailing ivy. Springs of myrtle from the Osbourne House on the Isle of Wright were also included.

The tradition of carrying myrtle on the wedding day began after Queen Victoria was given a nosegay containing it by Prince Albert’s grandmother during her visit to Gotha in Germany years ago. Princess Victoria, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, carried myrtle when she tied the knot in 1858. Myrtle symbolizes the innocence of a bride.

Princess Eugenie wed Jack Brooksbank at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle last week. Their wedding was attended by their family and friends. The couple hosted three receptions after their nuptials that took place on Friday and Saturday.

Last weekend, the r of the royal couple were released. In one of the snaps, Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank posed with their respective families. In the second photo, the couple is seen riding their carriage after their wedding. And a third picture featured the couple with their page boys and bridesmaids.