Statue of Queen Elizabeth II with her beloved corgis to be unveiled

Queen Elizabeth I documentary explores cause of death A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved corgis will be unveiled in the first dedicated memorial to the late monarch. British sculptor Hywel Brân Pratley is the artist behind the 7ft tall clay sculpture which will go on display outside Oakham Library, in Rutland once completed, the Telegraph reports. Throughout her 70-year reign, the Queen became known for her love of corgis, owning more than 30 in her lifetime. Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness commissioned the piece saying she wanted something to reflect her “as a Queen rather than as a person for posterity”. She said she had been “inundated” with letters from people who felt “personal bereavement” so wanted to create something to show Her Majesty’s “warmth and humanity”. Read more… Sarah Ferguson breaks cover with Prince Andrew in cancer recovery The Queen had over 30 corgis throughout her life This will be Mr Pratley’s first public sculpture in Britain and is understood to be the first dedicated memorial to the late Queen. The sculpture said: “Dr Furness had a vision for a larger than life-sized statue. ‘My only criteria set by the statue committee were that they would like a young queen and they would like her to be dressed in state robes.’ Ms Pratley said his inspiration came from photographs of Her Majesty in the 1950s and 60s. He added: ‘Her reign was a period of British history, during which she represented something so hopeful – and that’s what people would like to be looking at as they gaze upon their statute.’ The King unveiled a statue of the late Queen at York Minster last year SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info