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Leonie Chao-Fong

Queen's florist shares how to make Christmas decorations with royal seal of approval

The Queen’s florists have revealed how to create a stunning wreath - that has even won the approval of Her Majesty.

The florists have published a step-by-step guide video to craft a wreath that will brighten up your front door over the festive season.

A caption on the video reads: "Christmas trees were introduced to Britain in the late 18th century by Queen Charlotte, consort of George III.

"But they’re not the only way to bring a touch of nature to your home’s Christmas decorations."

"The Royal Household florists are pleased to share their method for creating a traditional Christmas door wreath," reports HelloMagazine.

The tradition of wreath making dates back to the 16th century (@theroyalfamily/Instagram)

Viewers are told to buy a copper wreath ring, moss, reel wire, lotus heads, whole cinnamon sticks, dried fruit slices, foliage like holly and berries.

The eager florists are told to attach the end of the wire to the copper ring before binding eight clusters of moss to the frame.

Next they attached a mix of dried, delightful-smelling fruits and spices, along with fresh foliage.

Dried oranges, cinnamon and pine cones are used in the design (@theroyalfamily/Instagram)

The tradition of wreath making stems back to the 16th century when the Christmas tree was introduced in northern and Eastern European cities.

Off-cuts from the branches were woven into circular displays, now recognised as the wreath.

Some viewers seemed to struggle with the concept, asking where to buy the materials.

The Queen has given her approval for the wreath designs (Getty Images)

One asked: "How did you make those little oranges??" and: "How did you dry the small oranges/tangerines?"

Another enquired: "Where do you get the moss? You make it look so easy.”

Buckingham Palace is laced with Christmas decorations from the beginning of December.

It boasts an enormous 20-foot Christmas tree in St George's Hall and was cut from Windsor Great Park. Visitors will be able to enjoy the sparkly delight until 3 January.

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