The King has offered “heartfelt thanks” to those involved in the Queen’s Green Canopy after the initiative announced it has planted more than three million trees. The scheme was launched in May 2021 to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and was extended after her death in September last year to allow people to plant trees in memoriam.

As the initiative came to an end, Charles said: “It is hard to believe that two years have passed since my mother and I planted a tree in Windsor Great Park to mark the commencement of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

“As the second planting season draws to a close, and with it this vitally important initiative, I particularly wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone from across the United Kingdom who has helped to plant over three million trees to create an enduring legacy in Queen Elizabeth’s name.

“This project has shown how simple, practical and positive gestures can make a big difference, and I can think of no more fitting tribute to Her late Majesty’s 70-year reign.”

In celebration, the King and the Prince of Wales planted one of the final trees, an acer, in the gardens of Sandringham House.

Sir David Attenborough, a QGC ambassador, planted a tree in Richmond Park to mark the closure of the second planting season.

He said: “The Queen’s Green Canopy has created an invaluable national legacy for our children, future generations and the planet itself.”

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