Queen Elizabeth's new statue, unveiled beside Prince Philip's, blasted as ‘offensive’: ‘Looks utterly ridiculous’’
Hindustan TimesA new bronze statue that was unveiled to honour the lateQueen Elizabeth II has drawn criticism as many believe it looks nothing like the monarch. The statue was unveiled on September 6in Antrim Castle Gardens in Antrim and Newtownabbey, inNorthern Ireland, and placed next to an already existing statue ofPrince Philip. Queen Elizabeth's new statue, unveiled beside Prince Philip's, blasted as ‘offensive’ The statue also features the Queen’s two beloved corgis. It fittingly stands adjacent to the statue of her beloved husband, Prince Philip on display at the Parterre Garden within Antrim Castle Gardens for the public to enjoy.” ‘It looks utterly ridiculous’ Many users in the comment section called the statue “offensive.” “Dreadful.take it down. It looks utterly ridiculous.” “That is definitely not the tribute she deserved!” one user wrote, while another said, “Why can't anyone hire a sculptor that can actually make a likeness?
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