London announces Prince Edward's position as the Patron of the city
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, recently visited two beautiful gardens in Sutton as Patron of The London Gardens Society. The Duke's visit was marked by a series of engagements with volunteers, community garden users, and representatives from various organisations [1][3][4].
The Duke began his visit at YourSpace Sutton Community Garden, where he interacted with people who utilise the garden. The royal convoy's arrival at the community garden underscored the significance of these initiatives [5].
Later, Prince Edward visited the garden at The Baitul Futuh Mosque. The Duke was presented with an award for the 'Best Display of Annual Plants and Flowers' by the mosque, and he commemorated the occasion by planting an English Rose Bush to honour the mosque's green legacy [2][6].
The Buckingham Palace shared updates and a video clip of Prince Edward's visit on Instagram, with the caption reading, "Visiting wonderful gardens of The London Gardens Society!" [7][8]. The caption for the Instagram post featuring the Duke's visit to YourSpace Sutton Community Garden and The Baitul Futuh Mosque read, "Visiting YourSpace Sutton Community Garden and the garden at The Baitul Futuh Mosque." [9]
The Duke of Edinburgh has been actively involved with The London Gardens Society since September 2022, participating in various garden-related events and visits [2]. This visit to Sutton's gardens is a testament to the Duke's commitment to celebrating and fostering London's garden heritage as part of his patronage of The London Gardens Society.
References:
- The London Gardens Society
- Buckingham Palace
- YourSpace Sutton
- The Baitul Futuh Mosque
- Instagram: Buckingham Palace
- The London Gardens Society Awards
- Instagram: The Duke of Edinburgh
- Instagram: Buckingham Palace
- Instagram: The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke's visit to YourSpace Sutton Community Garden and The Baitul Futuh Mosque was a part of his commitment to promoting a lifestyle that includes home-and-garden activities, as shown by his participation in gardening-related events as Patron of The London Gardens Society. Following the Duke's engagement with community garden users, he was presented with an award for the 'Best Display of Annual Plants and Flowers' at The Baitul Futuh Mosque garden.
