THE Queen says she is “deeply touched” that one million trees have been planted to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
Her statement of thanks was issued as Sophie Wessex marked the success of the Queen’s Green Canopy project by planting a tree at Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty said: “I am deeply touched that so many community groups, schools, families and individuals have made their own unique contributions to the Green Canopy initiative.
“I hope your Jubilee trees flourish and grow for many years to come, for future generations to enjoy.”
The project began when the Queen and Prince Charles put in the first tree at Balmoral in October.
Since then, it has taken off across the kingdom, from the Scottish Highlands to London.
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As the programme was paused until October, the Countess of Wessex and primary school pupils from Shropshire yesterday planted an elm at the palace.
Until planting resumes in March, the QGC will focus on woodland conservation projects.
