King Charles III has unveiled the first statue of his late mother Queen Elizabeth II since her death
The new sculpture in the English city of York was revealed on Wednesday outside York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Britain, and pays tribute to the late monarch's life of service and dedication.
The King unveiled the statue at a rainy ceremony on Wednesday in front of York Minster cathedral in York, England."When this statue was first planned five years ago, during a reign of unprecedented duration and achievement, it was intended as a celebration of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee," the King said in a speech at a rainy unveiling ceremony while holding a black umbrella.
"The late Queen was always vigilant for the welfare of her people during her life. Now, her image will watch over what will become Queen Elizabeth Square for centuries to come," he added, before pulling down the purple cloth covering the towering statue, which overlooks York's new public square from above one of the cathedral's entrances.Danny Lawson/AFP/Getty Images
Ahead of the unveiling, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described the"unique occasion" as an"immensely poignant moment" honoring"the long life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth to her people, her nation and the Commonwealth."
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