King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary
Summary
King Charles shared a video message honoring his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 100th birthday. A new bronze statue of the Queen will be unveiled in St James's Park, London, as part of a memorial that also includes a statue of Prince Philip and a digital archive.Key Facts
- King Charles called Queen Elizabeth II his "darling Mama" and highlighted her lifelong public service.
- He recorded the message at Balmoral and said the Queen might have been troubled by the modern world.
- The statue, designed by Martin Jennings, shows the Queen in her younger years and will be nearly 10 feet tall on a pedestal in St James’s Park.
- The statue design is inspired by a 1955 portrait by Pietro Annigoni and shows her in ceremonial robes.
- The memorial project also includes a statue of Prince Philip and a bust of the Queen in her later years.
- A bridge in the park will be rebuilt with a glass balustrade designed to look like a royal tiara.
- A website will allow the public to share memories and learn about the Queen's life and royal events.
- The King emphasized the Queen’s legacy of optimism and called for a future based on peace, justice, and security.
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