The Prince and Princess of Wales announced a rose in Catherine's honor – it's a beautiful flower with a sentimental meaning

The RHS honored Princess Catherine with a coral pink rose, with proceeds going to a cause that's close to the Royal Family's heart

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have, today, shared a new rose, named in Princess Catherine's honor. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announced 'Catherine’s Rose' will raise money to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping patients across the UK 'live well with, and beyond, cancer'.

The princess, who shared her cancer diagnosis in March last year, underwent a course of preventative chemotherapy and announced in September that she had finished her treatment.

In January, she paid a surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she was treated and revealed she was in remission. Today, the Prince and Princess announced the rose stems from the 'joy' gardening provides during difficult times.

'Spending time in nature has always been a source of comfort and strength. Gardens and green spaces provide not only beauty and joy, but also vital support for our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing,' they say.

The floribunda rose, bred by Harkness Roses, has coral-pink blooms and a soft scent that's reminiscent of Turkish Delight and mango.

The RHS says it is easy to grow in most environments, where it will attract pollinators. It will also look beautiful in a mixed border, as part of a hedge, in a large container on your patio or terrace.

'As well as supporting the incredible work of The Royal Marsden, ‘Catherine’s Rose’ will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal,' comments Clare Matterson, the director general of the RHS. 'We know how important this message is as every day we see how accessing nature and being outside is vital for our health and happiness.'

Philip Harkness, Managing Director, Harkness Roses, adds: 'We’re delighted the RHS is naming this stunning floribunda rose for The Princess of Wales, celebrating wellness and nature. It is a privilege for Harkness Roses to work with The Royal Marsden, where donations of this beautiful rose will help raise funds for this vital charity.'

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Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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