Florists prepare for soaring sales ahead of queen’s funeral

LONDON — Flower sales are set to blossom for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II next week, as Britons rush to pay respects across the country.

Well-wishers descended on London’s vibrant Columbia Road flower market on Sunday to snap up colorful bouquets after Britain’s longest-serving monarch died last Thursday.

Thousands of people have already left cards, flowers, toys, and other trinkets outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences.

“It’s a lot busier than normal following the passing of the queen,” Albert Deane told Agence France-Presse (AFP) at the weekly market.

“People are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums… that last well outside,” added the 3…

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