This is the historic moment the first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death was unveiled today on what would have been her 98th birthday.
The permanent memorial was also hailed 'absolutely amazing' and 'fantastic' by spectators.
Advertisement The stunning statue depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth - who stood at just 5ft 4in - in seven feet glory in flowing regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet, one peeking out from the creases. 'It will make perfect backdrop for pictures and people will be able to reach up and pat a dog or if small enough even sit in it's back!'
READ MORE - How royals will have marked the late Queen Elizabeth's 98th birthday, according to King Charles' former butlerThe £125,000 statue was commissioned by Dr Sarah Furness, the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, following the Queen's death in September 2022. First up was 10-year-old Freddie Newsham, followed by Molly Banham, aged five, to a huge round of applause.
Following the unveiling, a lone bagpiper played a lament to the late Queen and one verse of the National Anthem was played with crowds joining in. The pair had won an art competition, which had 'many entries and was of a high standard,' the Lord-Lieutenant had stated.READ It comes after the duchess thanked a fan for their 'cherished' support in a heartwarming hand-written note following her cancer diagnosis
She owned more than 30 over the years, many of which were direct descendants of the first, Susan, which was given to her as an 18th birthday present by her parents in 1944. During the consultation period Rutland County Council received 41 objections and 33 letters of support but planners said concerns about the statue's size and location were not enough to turn the idea down.
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