Why are we named Mulberry Lodge?

The site where Buckingham Palace now stands was originally a mulberry garden planted by King James I (r. 1603-25) to rear silkworms. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong kind of mulberry bush, inedible to silkworms, and, as a result, silk production never took off in Britain. The name 'mulberry' acknowledges the connection of the lodge members with Buckingham Palace and working within the Royal Household. In addition, the mulberry is a fast growing plant when young, shows continual growth, bears good and bountiful fruit, and becomes strong and long lasting; qualities we trust that are symbolical of our Lodge. The mulberry is believed to have evolved from many different species to form a perfect plant; likewise, our Lodge is formed of staff from diverse spheres within the Royal Household. The mulberry fruit and leaves can be used in a variety of ways, from foodstuffs to healing, yet only ever for good purposes, there being no danger or ill effects from mulberry usage. That is what our Lodge stands for and that is what we hope you experience if you visit.

                                                                                                                  Bro Austin Burn RVM

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