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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Robinson

Princess Anne gifted new flower named after her

  • Princess Anne visited Singapore for a two-day trip, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Singapore.
  • During her visit to the National Orchid Garden, an orchid hybrid was officially named "Dendrobium Anne" in her honour.
  • Accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Princess Anne received the flower's official "birth certificate" from the National Parks Board Singapore.
  • The Princess Royal also viewed the "Dendrobium Elizabeth" orchid, which was named after her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, during her 1972 visit.
  • Six orchids have been named after members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2012.

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