News release sent on behalf of Cumbria Lieutenancy:
An oak tree has been planted in Bitts Park, Carlisle to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Organised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott, a tree planting ceremony was held this morning (3 January) and was attended by local dignitaries and school children from nearby Caldew Lea Primary School.
The King granted funds to each of the United Kingdom’s Lord-Lieutenants to plant a tree in the area they represent, to commemorate the Coronation.
Marked with a special commemorative plaque, the tree is planted at what3words location: ///rides.cubes.jumps.
The project has been supported by Cumberland Council’s Green Spaces Team.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott, said:
“We are delighted to have planted a tree in Bitts Park to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, and I hope that local residents and visitors will be able to reflect on this historic milestone when visiting the park.”
“As part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, we also have trees planted right across Cumbria to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II, so together these trees will allow us, and future generations, to remember these significant moments in history.”