Statue of Elizabeth II, Andover

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A statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Riverside Park, Andover, Hampshire, in September 2024. It was sculpted by Amy Goodman. [1] Goodman said that it was " ... such an honour and privilege to sculpt our late Queen. I wanted to capture her warmth and humility; she did have such a radiant smile". [1]

It is sculpted in bronze and depicts Queen Elizabeth II smiling and waving. She is wearing robes and a crown. [1] The robes feature pictures inspired by members of local residents of Andover. [1] It was commissioned by Test Valley Borough Council to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. [1] It was unveiled on 30 September 2024 by the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson. [1] A second statue of the Queen, depicting her at the time of her coronation, is to be erected in Romsey by Test Valley Borough Council in 2025. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stafford, Stephen (30 September 2024). "Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee statue unveiled". BBC News . Retrieved 12 November 2024.

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