A card, handwritten by Meghan, accompanied the wreath, which was designed by Willow Crossley. The Sussexes have used the florist in the past for their evening wedding reception at Frogmore Gardens in 2018, as well as their son Archie Harrison’s christening in 2019. Per reports, Meghan and Harry specifically asked that the wreath include the national flower of Greece, Acanthus mollis (Bear’s breeches), to represent Prince Philip’s heritage, and eryngium (sea holly) to represent the Royal Marines, which the Duke of Edinburgh became Captain General of in 1953. The wreath also featured campanula to represent gratitude and everlasting love, in addition to rosemary to signify remembrance, lavender for devotion, and roses in honor of Prince Philip’s birth month, June. PEOPLE confirmed that Meghan watched the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral service from her and Harry’s home in Montecito. The Duchess, who is expecting her second child due this summer, was advised by her doctor not to travel to the UK for the service. Following Prince Philip’s passing on April 9, Meghan and Harry paid tribute to Her Majesty’s husband with a tribute on their Archewell website. “IN LOVING MEMORY OF His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021,” the tribute read. “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE…YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.” Days later, the Duke of Sussex released a personal statement, remembering his “grandpa” as a “master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end.” “He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, ‘Oh do get on with it!’” Harry said of Prince Philip. He continued, “So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered—by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts.” Next, Prince William and Prince Harry Walk Behind Prince Philip’s Coffin Evoking Memories of Princess Diana’s Funeral
