Rosemary "Rosie" Hughes, NDSF, AIFD, GCGI, was the royal florist of Queen

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, based in Hamilton, Leicester.

Biography

Having worked in the floral industry for over 40 years, she has represented the UK in various floral competitions, gaining her American Institute of Floral Designers qualification and also taking part in many Chelsea Flower Shows. She has also received a number of awards and worked in France, the United States, Germany and other countries. In 2011 she was co-organiser of the World Flower Council summit held in London, organising a floral team to produce exclusive designs for this event. Wakefield queen3

She works as a freelance designer and consultant. She has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from the Queen as

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maker for

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since 2008.

References

External links

Rosie Hughes's homepage

Profile at UK School of Florists
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