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The unveiling of the statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Duchy of Cornwall21st Century

The Duchy of Cornwall

The Duchy of Cornwall
United Kingdom

HRH The Prince of Wales giving a speech prior to the unveiling of the statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 2016. “Twenty-five years ago all this was a mere dream,” said Prince Charles in a speech to the gathered crowds, adding: “To most people... a completely mad dream.” The Prince concluded with a touching tribute to his grandmother. “So it is with immense pride and in loving memory of my darling grandmother that I invite Your Majesty to unveil the statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and thus to declare open her Square,” he said.

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  • Title: The unveiling of the statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
  • Creator: Duchy of Cornwall
  • Date Created: 21st Century
  • Location Created: Poundbury, Dorset
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall

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