A TREE from the Queen's Green Canopy has been planted at Oxenhope in honour of her late Majesty.

The rowan sapling formed part of a Tree of Trees sculpture that stood outside Buckingham Palace in the summer to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee.

Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands was chosen to receive the tree, which has been planted in the gardens.

A special ceremony was attended by the Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire – Vicky Reynolds – together with other guests including Sue Ryder volunteers, staff, NHS partners, local dignitaries and children from the village primary school.

Ms Reynolds said: "I look forward to hearing how the sapling takes root at Manorlands to serve as a permanent reminder of the Queen’s legacy. I hope the tree brings joy to hospice patients, visitors, volunteers and staff alike."

Sarah Bottomley, service director at the hospice, said it was "a tremendous honour" to receive the tree.

She added: "It brings us great pride.

"It was wonderful to welcome the Deputy Lieutenant to meet some of our valued volunteers, supporters, staff, NHS partners and local school children to witness the planting ceremony.

"As the sapling grows, it will stand tall as a reminder to all of the amazing legacy of the Queen and the support she gave our charity during her 43-year royal patronage."

Oxenhope Primary School children at the planting included Bryony Nunn, a Year 6 pupil and head girl.

She said: "I really enjoyed it, it was a tranquil and peaceful place.

"All the people there were really nice and I think the tree is good as it will be there for a long time – and we want to be able to remember the Queen for a really long time."

The planting is also welcomed by Keighley MP Robbie Moore.

He said: "It's wonderful to see a tree being planted at the brilliant Sue Ryder hospice in memory of their royal patron, her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"Manorlands makes such a positive contribution to our community, and it has been an absolute pleasure to meet its team and participate in fundraisers like the annual mascot run this year."

Manorlands supports patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families at the hospice and in the community, across an area covering Craven, Airedale and Wharfedale as well as parts of Bradford.

For more about the hospice and how you can support it, visit sueryder.org/manorlands.