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9 The question begs… Have you ever met the Queen? David: We have personally met the Queen, and other senior members of the Royal Family on many occasions. It is always an unforgettable
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Detail of Chelsea 2016 exhibit
About SANBI
2 Leucospermum ’Succession’ (pincushions), Protea ’Niobe’ and Protea ‘Madiba’ (King Protea) – 2016 exhibit
highlight and we feel incredibly fortunate to have this honour.
3 Chelsea 2011 exhibit 4 Protea cynaroides (King Protea) ‘Arctic Ice’ and Protea ’Niobe’ – 2016 exhibit 5 Protea cynaroides (King Protea) ‘Madiba’ and Protea ’Niobe’ – 2016 exhibit 6 Protea cynaroides ‘Madiba’ 7 David and Raymond showing off the gold medal 8 David with the model of the 2016 design 9 Orothamnus zeyheri (Marsh Rose) displayed on the 2016 exhibit 10 Portrait of Madiba created from dry proteas, Chelsea 2014 exhibit
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11 David chats to the Queen
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilot’s best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as 'windows' to South Africa's biodiversity for enjoyment and education. www.sanbi.org
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