King Charles III unveiled the first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death at the entrance of York Minster.
Reportminds Blog understands that the 6 feet and 7 inches sculpture was made to celebrate the late Queen’s unprecedented 70 years on the throne and was completed in August, a month before she died on September 8.
The statue was designed and carved by Richard Bossons, a cathedral stonemason, who revealed that it was his first portrait piece.
The King, accompanied by Queen Consort Camilla, was also presented with a maquette of the statue after a service inside the cathedral.
Weighing almost two tonnes and made from French Lepine limestone, the statue depicts the Queen wearing Garter robes and the George IV State Diadem. She can also be seen holding the orb and sceptre
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