Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Branded 'Sad Embarrassment'
Summary
A new statue to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday has caused mixed reactions on social media. The statue shows the Queen standing in robes symbolizing her official role, replacing an earlier design where she was on horseback.Key Facts
- Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022, and around 28 million people watched her funeral on TV in the UK.
- The statue is part of a memorial to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday.
- Multiple designs were proposed; the final choice shows the Queen standing in the robes of the Order of the Garter.
- An earlier design depicted her riding a horse, which was dropped because it focused more on her hobby than her public duties.
- The new statue is inspired by a famous 1955 portrait of the Queen by Italian artist Pietro Annigoni.
- The monument will be over 7 meters tall and located near Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park.
- Some people expressed disappointment online, calling the memorial less impressive than others across the Commonwealth.
- The sculptor aimed to emphasize the Queen’s role as Head of State in a traditional royal style.
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