Queen statue will show 'grandeur and dignity,' sculptor says
Summary
A statue honoring Queen Elizabeth II will be created as part of her national memorial in London's St James's Park. Sculptor Martin Jennings, who will create the statue, aims to capture her "grandeur and dignity." The final design will be unveiled in 2026.Key Facts
- Martin Jennings is the sculptor chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
- The statue will be part of a memorial in St James's Park, London.
- The final design of the memorial will be revealed in 2026.
- Jennings wishes to portray the queen's "grandeur and dignity."
- The Royal Family's approval is sought for the statue design.
- A budget between £23 million and £46 million is estimated for the memorial.
- The memorial will include a statue of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and a bridge inspired by her wedding tiara.
- The anti-monarchy group Republic suggests the Royal Family should pay for the memorial themselves.
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