Queen Elizabeth II's First Permanent Memorial Unveiled in Rutland: Hundreds Gather for Ceremony
A statue of Queen Elizabeth II, believed to be the first permanent memorial to the late monarch, was unveiled in Rutland.
The 7ft bronze monument was created by sculptor Hywel Pratley and commissioned by Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness.
Hundreds attended the official celebration on the Queen's birthday, including Jodie Paterson who had traveled hours to see it.
The statue was placed outside a library in Oakham where crowds gathered for prayers and speeches.
A 24-year-old man named Dan Grant expressed his missed feelings for the late Queen and visited Rutland to see the newly installed statue.
The statue, which cost £125,000 and was funded by donations, was commissioned by the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland.
The unveiling event, which was previously hoped to be attended by King Charles III, attracted many locals who enjoyed the pomp and ceremony, including the sound of bagpipes.
Hundreds attended the official celebration on the Queen's birthday, including Jodie Paterson who had traveled hours to see it.
The statue was placed outside a library in Oakham where crowds gathered for prayers and speeches.
A 24-year-old man named Dan Grant expressed his missed feelings for the late Queen and visited Rutland to see the newly installed statue.
The statue, which cost £125,000 and was funded by donations, was commissioned by the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland.
The unveiling event, which was previously hoped to be attended by King Charles III, attracted many locals who enjoyed the pomp and ceremony, including the sound of bagpipes.
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