York Minster unveils new statue
York Minster unveils new statue
Statue of Queen Elizabeth II on the front of York Minster is revealed by King Charles III
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The King has unveiled a statue to his "beloved" mother in York, the first to be installed since her death.
The 6ft 7in (2m) sculpture was designed to celebrate the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee and was completed in August, the month before she died.
Speaking in front of crowds at York Minster, King Charles said her effigy would "watch over" the city.
The King was presented with a maquette of the statue after a service inside the cathedral.
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He later travelled to Doncaster to confer formal city status as he concluded his two-day trip to Yorkshire.
During the ceremony in York, the King said: "The late Queen was always vigilant for the welfare of her people during her life.
"Now her image will watch over what will become Queen Elizabeth Square for centuries to come."
The statue, which sits in a niche at the west front of the Minster, is said to weigh almost two tonnes and is made from French lepine limestone.
It depicts the Queen wearing Garter robes and the George IV State Diadem, and holding the orb and sceptre symbols of authority.
As someone who detests modern public 'art' I just love old stone statues. The design looks great.
Hopefully in time most major cities and towns will have a statue of some sort, much like with Queen Victoria.
Thoughts?
