King Charles III unveiled the first statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, since her passing last September. The new statue was revealed in the city of York, England, outside York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Britain.
In a speech delivered during the statue's unveiling ceremony, the king said, "When this statue was first planned five years ago, it was intended to celebrate the late queen's Platinum Jubilee." He continued, "Now, as we have mourned the queen's death, the unveiling of this statue is a tribute to her life dedicated to service and extraordinary commitment."
He added, "The late queen was always vigilant for the well-being of her people throughout her life. Now, her likeness will be seen in Queen Elizabeth Square for centuries to come." The memorial statue, designed and sculpted by Richard Bossons, stands over six and a half feet tall and weighs about 4,000 pounds.
