woensdag 22 oktober 2014

Lime tree

A seat in the shape of a leaf with the text : "Kings lime tree Willem-Alexander 2013".

The lime tree was planted in honor of the throne change of our new King Willem Alexander in 2013. This custom to plant a tree with the arrival of a new King of Queen dates from 1898 when princess Wilhelmina became Queen. This was repeated for princess Juliana in 1948 and princess Beatrix in 1980. So you can find those trees in many places in the Netherlands always with a sign for which head of State is was planted.
Linking to signs, signs

21 opmerkingen:

  1. Very unusual seat, however; pretty cool and I like this custom.

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  2. What a lovely idea, and the bench is so unusual. Very inviting for a sit-down.

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  3. Beautiful and creative idea, I like it !

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  4. The same ceremony happens here. some of our trees are more hidden away and few people know about the. Your tree is in a very public area.

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  5. I love those benches, and the idea of planting a tree in honor of the monarch.

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  6. Planting a commemorative tree is an excellent tradition. The benches are very well designed.

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  7. That is a nice idea. I am surprised that a lime tree would survive the cold there.

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  8. Hier is ook een koningslinde geplant, maar zonder die superleuke bankjes!

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  9. Fantastic bench, love the leaves. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  10. I had no idea about that tradition, but I like it. And the benches appeal to me.

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  11. Dearest Marianne,
    Great custom and a lovely circular bench with stylized leaves! What are those other two trees being planted for previous coronations?
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. No I don't think so, it is always a "lindeboom".with a little gate around.

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  12. The surrounding benches are so clever.

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  13. Well they are just delightful Marianne and yes, the tree planting tradition is a wonderful idea.

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  14. This is really pretty. Unique and different.

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  15. Ik woon in Nederland en had ook geen idee van deze traditie ;-) Wat een mooie bank!.

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  16. Very special benches. Looks beautiful.

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