Huge “Tree of Trees” Built Outside Buckingham Palace for The Platinum Jubilee

The outside of Buckingham Palace is currently a hive of activity as a stage and seating are being constructed for a concert marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. And today, something else was built at the site—a 21-meter-tall tree. The final piece of the “Tree of Trees” was put into place this afternoon ahead of its starring role next Thursday when it will be illuminated as the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon. It was designed by Thomas Heatherwick to celebrate the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative which has encouraged people across the UK to plant trees for the Queen’s jubilee… Read Full Article