Shane Connolly: Flowers for a Coronation
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Join Royal Florist Shane Connolly for a closer look into the floral arrangements for His Majesty The King’s Coronation in May 2023.
This May renowned floral designer and ambassador for sustainable floristry Shane Connolly was commissioned to design the flowers for The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen in Westminster Abbey, having previously designed the flowers for their wedding at Windsor Castle in 2005, and the wedding of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011.
Shane goes beyond the blooms and shares his thoughts on seamlessly creating sustainable flower designs fit for a King. He worked closely with Flowers from the Farm and The RHS to source seasonal flowers and foliage from every corner of the UK; a natural gift for a nature-loving King and Queen.
Shane’s clients range from great public institutions like The V&A; the RA and the National Portrait Gallery, to a veritable who’s who of the great and the good of British life.
See more at: www.shaneconnolly.co.uk
Image: Shane Connolly preparing flowers in Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation, photo by YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Biographical information
Shane is a floral designer, international speaker, and author of five books. He champions sustainability in the Floral Industry. Shane works with the RHS to improve sustainability in floristry in their annual shows, and is also a judge at RHS Chelsea. He has written five books and teaches his approach to flower design all over the world.
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