The Times: World War II in Trafalgar Square, London. A monument could be erected to Elizabeth
MOSCOW, September 17 – RIA Novosti. The ministers, along with royal court officials, arrived at the fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square in central London, where the deceased Queen of Great Britain II. They’re discussing the erection of Elizabeth’s monument. informs The British Times newspaper cited the sources.
Discussions on how to commemorate Elizabeth’s 70-year reign will take place at Buckingham Palace after the Queen’s funeral, scheduled for Monday, officials said. Among other things, personally II. It is planned to erect at least one monument to Elizabeth, but renaming streets, parks and other objects is also considered.
The newspaper states that the fourth pedestal in Trafalgar Square is being considered as a possible location for the monument. For the past 20 years, it has only been occupied by temporary facilities, and London officials and politicians have for many years believed that it was a World War II site. They openly say that it was recorded for a future monument to Elizabeth.
Another government source told the publication that they have no plans to announce the erection of any monuments during the official mourning.
In response, the representative of the London administration emphasized that the installation of temporary art installations was planned four years in advance, but will be suspended during the mourning period.
The fourth plinth has been empty since the architectural ensemble of Trafalgar Square opened in its present form in 1841. Huge statues rise on three other pedestals – two generals of the 19th century and King George IV. The fourth row was designed for a monument to King William IV, but after his death, there were not enough funds for the erection of the monument and the pedestal remained empty for many years. Over the past few years, various temporary sculptures by contemporary artists have replaced each other on the pedestal: a blue rooster, a golden boy on a toy rocking horse, a horse skeleton with a ribbon with “marquee” – London Stock Exchange quotes, a ship in a bottle – An exact replica of HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. The “fourth pedestal” project is funded by London City Hall.
II, who turned 96 this year. Elizabeth became the oldest monarch in British history to celebrate her 70th Platinum Jubilee.
His reign began on February 6, 1952, with the accession of 25-year-old Elizabeth, his wife and mother of two children.
She was not supposed to be a queen: no one would have thought her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate.
II. When Elizabeth became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
The assassinations of Queen John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher’s war on the unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, remembers the terrorists. Attacks in New York and London.
He spoke with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes – the interlocutors were filled with an almost subconscious respect for his status, appearance and demeanor.
The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors, being aware of the most unexpected problems.
The meaning of this reign, II. It manifested itself during the reign of Elizabeth.
For the British, the queen has always been something that hasn’t changed in a changing world.
Some prime ministers left and others arrived, the Conservatives were replaced by the Toilers, and the Queen remained the same – with a perfectly fitting jacket, a dainty hat and the same Launer handbag.
The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired flowers and admired paintings.
II. Elizabeth willingly rode…
…and drove the car.
It is impossible not to mention the queen, who is far from a perfect family, who is an endless source of high society news.
The loudest scandal the whole world followed was the story of the relationship between the Queen’s eldest son Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana Spencer.
But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
And against the backdrop of any discussion and incident, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth had to smile, shake hands and wave from the balcony of the palace.
Now the real question is: What will happen after the Queen? But that’s another story.
II, who turned 96 this year. Elizabeth became the oldest monarch in British history to celebrate her 70th Platinum Jubilee.
His reign began on February 6, 1952, with the accession of 25-year-old Elizabeth, his wife and mother of two children.
She was not supposed to be a queen: no one would have thought her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate.
II. When Elizabeth became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
The assassinations of Queen John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher’s war on the unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, remembers the terrorists. Attacks in New York and London.
He spoke with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes – the interlocutors were filled with an almost subconscious respect for his status, appearance and demeanor.
The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors, being aware of the most unexpected problems.
The meaning of this reign, II. It manifested itself during the reign of Elizabeth.
For the British, the queen has always been something that hasn’t changed in a changing world.
Some prime ministers have gone and others have come, the Conservatives have changed to Workers, and the Queen has remained the same – with a perfectly fitting jacket, a dainty hat and the same Launer handbag.
The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired flowers and admired paintings.
II. Elizabeth willingly rode…
…and drove the car.
It is impossible not to mention the queen, who is far from a perfect family, who is an endless source of high society news.
The loudest scandal the whole world followed was the story of the relationship between the Queen’s eldest son Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana Spencer.
But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
And against the backdrop of any discussion and incident, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth had to smile, shake hands and wave from the balcony of the palace.
Now the real question is: What will happen after the Queen? But that’s another story.
Source: Ria
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