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Three-Century-Old Tree At Osborne House Uprooted By Strong Winds

A tree which has stood proudly on the estate of Osborne House for more than three centuries — long before it became Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's home — has been uprooted by strong winds.

It's estimated that the Lebanese Cedar was planted in the Georgian era, for the Blachford family.

Staff working at the now English Heritage-run site in East Cowes, say the believe the tree was more than 300 years old.

In its later years it had developed a 'lean', which meant it was likely to be cut down anyway.

However, recent adverse weather ensured nature had the final say, and the iconic tree was uprooted on Wednesday (28).

The grounds of the former royal residence boasts a number of century-old trees, including several other Georgian Lebanese Cedars.

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