News
15 apr. 2024
Ambassador Roper says”: ‘It’s a privilege as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Netherlands to officially christen the King Charles Tulip, to commemorate His Majesty’s coronation last year. His Majesty King Charles is known for his love of nature and the environment, and so it seems particularly pertinent that this quintessentially Dutch flower has been named in his honour. It is also testimony to the enduring bond the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, including between our own Royal Families. The UK and the Netherlands are both green-fingered nations, from Dutch tulipmania to the English landscape garden, both countries see horticulture and gardening as a way to bring us closer to nature. And no less than 80% of the flowers the UK imports, come from the Netherlands. We use flowers and gardening to celebrate milestones, like His Majesty’s coronation; to remember and commemorate, in the UK we use a poppy to remember those who have served their country; as well as for artistic expression, something that can be seen here at the Keukenhof, as well as at the Chelsea Flower show in London.”
