Cancer-stricken King Charles has received exciting news in memory of his late mother Queen Elizabeth.
A towering statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in front of hundreds of people in Rutland, England’s smallest county.
The town of Oakham has been chosen to host the community-funded commemoration, the first of its kind since the Queen’s death. The 7-foot-tall statue, which stands on a 5-foot-tall plinth in the Library Gardens, features three corgis, the Queen’s beloved dogs.
Donations total around £140,000, with the majority coming from individuals in memory of the late Queen. Hywel Pratley spent more than a year sculpting the bronze statue, starting work in January 2023.
The piece was unveiled by the Bishop of Peterborough, Rutland MP and Lord Lieutenant, who proudly celebrated the unveiling of a statue of England’s longest-reigning monarch, who is also a woman, as three women representing the church, monarchy and government detail.
The Rev. Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Peterborough, said: “It is wonderful to be able to celebrate something so important to the entire community. The church is honored to be part of this unveiling.”
