Thieves steal tree planted by Camilla to celebrate marriage of Prince William and Kate
A SPECIAL tree planted by the Duchess of Cornwall to mark the marriage of Prince William and Kate has been stolen.
The sapling was uprooted from its spot at St Mary's churchyard in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, just a few miles from the Highgrove House home of Prince Charles and Camilla, sometime at the end of November.
Camilla planted the unique tree - nicknamed 'Wedding Cake' due to its horizontal, tiered branches and star-shaped white summer flowers - three years ago alongside members of the Women's Institute.
Her stepson Prince William married Kate Middleton on April 29 2011.
A Gloucestershire police spokesman said: "The theft took place from the churchyard of the parish church of St Mary the Virgin and St Mary Magdalen, Church Street, sometime between 21 - 28 November.
"Unknown offenders uprooted the six-feet high 'wedding cake' tree, which had been planted in 2011 by The Duchess of Cornwall in honour of the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
"The tree is the property of Tetbury Town Council."
The tree, also known as Cornus controversa, is a deciduous tree from Japan and Korea.
The police spokesman said a reward could be offered if someone is arrested and charged.
Anyone who has information is urged to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 99 of December 5 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
