King Charles receives first seedling from Sycamore Gap tree to plant in Windsor Great Park

The National Trust gave King Charles a seedling grown from seeds collected from the 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree. This tree was illegally cut down. The seedling will be planted in Windsor Great Park. The king plans to plant it on Celebration Day, a special day in May when we remember those who have passed away. The tree will be a symbol of hope and beauty coming from loss. The Sycamore Gap tree was a beloved feature of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. It was cut down in September. The National Trust successfully grew 100 seeds and 40 cuttings from the tree. The king, who supports the National Trust, received the first seedling. The charity will announce plans to plant the other seedlings later this year. The hope is that the sapling will grow and spread its seeds with the wind. This will ensure the tree's legacy continues into the future. The National Trust aims to keep the story of the Sycamore Gap alive through these new plantings. The public saw a Sycamore Gap seedling at the Chelsea Flower Show. The seedling was placed in a garden inspired by Octavia Hill, the National Trust's founder. The King plans to plant the sapling in Windsor Great Park for everyone to enjoy. The tree will be a reminder of the hope and beauty that nature brings. The National Trust and the palace announced the gift to the King on Celebration Day. The seedling was presented after the Chelsea Flower Show. Dame Judi Dench also received a seedling from the same tree. The King, a long-time environmentalist, will plant the sapling in Windsor Great Park. The National Trust is happy that the King will have the first sapling from the iconic tree. The new tree will be the first of many to be planted in different places. These new plantings symbolize hope, joy, and respite that nature provides.