It seems there more to it than just the above statue - there's another statue featuring the Queen and Prince Philip, a set of gates, gardens, and a glass bridge based on the design of the Queen's wedding tiara.
There's no set date for it to be completed and the cost is expected to be between £23m-£46m - the equivalent of housing asylum seekers for 3-5 days!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g98zxgg6o
I think most people here picked that one. If it looks as good as the artists impression, it will be magnificent.
It's also touching and right, that a statue with both the Queen and Prince Philip will be commissioned. They were a couple from start to finish. Brilliant monarch that she was, she openly said she could do what she did because he was her constant support by her side.
Barksdale said
Jun 24 12:33 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
And the winner is......
It seems there more to it than just the above statue - there's another statue featuring the Queen and Prince Philip, a set of gates, gardens, and a glass bridge based on the design of the Queen's wedding tiara.
There's no set date for it to be completed and the cost is expected to be between £23m-£46m - the equivalent of housing asylum seekers for 3-5 days!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g98zxgg6o
I think most people here picked that one. If it looks as good as the artists impression, it will be magnificent.
It's also touching and right, that a statue with both the Queen and Prince Philip will be commissioned. They were a couple from start to finish. Brilliant monarch that she was, she openly said she could do what she did because he was her constant support by her side.
Completely agree, it's a fantastic choice.
Red Okktober said
Jun 24 1:34 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
I think most people here picked that one. If it looks as good as the artists impression, it will be magnificent.
It's also touching and right, that a statue with both the Queen and Prince Philip will be commissioned. They were a couple from start to finish. Brilliant monarch that she was, she openly said she could do what she did because he was her constant support by her side.
The statue with Prince Philip reminds me of a final scene in a Disney movie - I can imagine cartoon butterflies and bluebirds flying around them while the credits roll.
Magica said
Jun 24 2:58 PM, 2025
I think it's beautiful, our queen looks so majestic.
Vam said
Jun 24 5:57 PM, 2025
Red Okktober wrote:
And the winner is......
It seems there more to it than just the above statue - there's another statue featuring the Queen and Prince Philip, a set of gates, gardens, and a glass bridge based on the design of the Queen's wedding tiara.
There's no set date for it to be completed and the cost is expected to be between £23m-£46m - the equivalent of housing asylum seekers for 3-5 days!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g98zxgg6o
🥳 Great! That one was always a no-brainer, imo.
It‘s magnificent - and no less than she deserves
Vam said
Jun 26 9:43 AM, 2025
…. and there’s this ☺️ Looks good!
CNN —
Queen Elizabeth II’s official memorial in London’s St. James’ Park will feature a translucent bridge evoking the tiara she wore on her wedding day
Oh it's beautiful. What a lovely tribute to our great queen.
Syl said
Jun 26 11:29 AM, 2025
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Anonymous said
Jun 26 11:33 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Some news stories just make you feel physically sick.
I'm sick of the stupid sentences they get and still can't report the nonces!
You’re going to love this short video Magica…
” Portsmouth Councillor speaks out tonight, telling how high ranking police officers messaged him at midnight this week to "keep his mouth shut" after a Muslim migrant, staying at a taxpayer funded hotel, raped a young girl in the city!”
”I’m going to be hung, drawn and quartered for this now” - that I can believe.
UPDATE:(there’s another short video in the link)
“PORTSMOUTH CEO has been referred, by the leader of the council, to the HR department to start a formal independent investigation after I requested one on Sunday.
A woman was allegedly raped by a migrant from a home office hotel in Portsmouth. The Chief Executive of the council knew, and tried to pressure me into silence. The public had a right to know. The media told the truth. I believe the councils CEO tried to hide it. Why? “ https://x.com/georgedmadgwick/status/1937908135315882316
Amazing what one decent bloke and a little “publicity” can do. A few clenched cheeks around atm I bet.
Vam said
Jun 27 10:11 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Syl said
Jun 27 11:23 AM, 2025
Birthing nine children is a high price to pay for being 'a very naughty girl in the sack'.
Thank God for the pill is what I say.
Digger said
Jun 27 7:26 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Syl said
Jun 27 7:28 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
Digger said
Jun 27 7:36 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
I don't believe you. I don't believe you don't get a grip of that hunky husband of yours and give him what for. You're never too old for lurrrrrrvee
Magica said
Jun 27 11:53 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
It's draughts actually
Vam said
Jun 28 12:03 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
😜 Try this for a triple word score, then …
- O - - K - - G
Or if you wanna be all genteel about it … < channels Bridgerton >…. back in the 1800s, they used to call it ‘Horizontal Refreshment’ (and I’m not talking Limoges tea sets here! 😂)
Vam said
Jun 28 12:05 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
I don't believe you. I don't believe you don't get a grip of that hunky husband of yours and give him what for. You're never too old for lurrrrrrvee
😳 Are you high, Diggs? 🤣
Syl said
Jun 28 12:39 AM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
😜 Try this for a triple word score, then …
- O - - K - - G
Or if you wanna be all genteel about it … < channels Bridgerton >…. back in the 1800s, they used to call it ‘Horizontal Refreshment’ (and I’m not talking Limoges tea sets here! 😂)
Boinking?...swap the O for an A....you get KAYAKING.
Digger said
Jun 28 11:52 AM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way. The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne. Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
I don't believe you. I don't believe you don't get a grip of that hunky husband of yours and give him what for. You're never too old for lurrrrrrvee
😳 Are you high, Diggs? 🤣
Not these days
Vam said
Jun 28 12:52 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
😳 Are you high, Diggs? 🤣
Not these days
I see you as a straight-up cold hard facts lady. Zero ’fluffing’.
I think most people here picked that one. If it looks as good as the artists impression, it will be magnificent.
It's also touching and right, that a statue with both the Queen and Prince Philip will be commissioned. They were a couple from start to finish. Brilliant monarch that she was, she openly said she could do what she did because he was her constant support by her side.
Completely agree, it's a fantastic choice.
The statue with Prince Philip reminds me of a final scene in a Disney movie - I can imagine cartoon butterflies and bluebirds flying around them while the credits roll.
🥳 Great! That one was always a no-brainer, imo.
It‘s magnificent - and no less than she deserves
…. and there’s this ☺️ Looks good!
Queen Elizabeth II’s official memorial in London’s St. James’ Park will feature a translucent bridge evoking the tiara she wore on her wedding day
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/24/style/queen-elizabeth-ii-memorial-design-intl-scli
Oh it's beautiful. What a lovely tribute to our great queen.
I am not a royalist, but it's only right and fitting that the worlds greatest monarch should be honoured for future generations to appreciate in this way.
The statue of Queen Victoria in Manchester's Piccadilly gardens, shows a dour old lady sitting on a throne.
Thankfully, these latest commissions of Queen Elizabeth are far kinder.
-- Edited by Syl on Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:30:02 AM
UPDATE: (there’s another short video in the link)
“ PORTSMOUTH CEO has been referred, by the leader of the council, to the HR department to start a formal independent investigation after I requested one on Sunday.
A woman was allegedly raped by a migrant from a home office hotel in Portsmouth. The Chief Executive of the council knew, and tried to pressure me into silence. The public had a right to know. The media told the truth. I believe the councils CEO tried to hide it. Why? “ https://x.com/georgedmadgwick/status/1937908135315882316
Amazing what one decent bloke and a little “publicity” can do. A few clenched cheeks around atm I bet.
Ah yes, that‘s her “We are not amused” face.
Well, clearly, whatever Albert did to the old dear must have caused her some amusement, given that he fathered her 9 children! 😂 I bet she was a very naughty girl in the sack - the Royal role-playing must have been hilarious 😂
Birthing nine children is a high price to pay for being 'a very naughty girl in the sack'.
Thank God for the pill is what I say.
Apparently it was Albert who was more conservative than Victoria. She enjoyed a good rogering by all accounts. But don't we all.
Mags and I prefer scrabble.
I don't believe you. I don't believe you don't get a grip of that hunky husband of yours and give him what for. You're never too old for lurrrrrrvee
It's draughts actually
😜 Try this for a triple word score, then …
- O - - K - - G
Or if you wanna be all genteel about it … < channels Bridgerton >…. back in the 1800s, they used to call it ‘Horizontal Refreshment’ (and I’m not talking Limoges tea sets here! 😂)
😳 Are you high, Diggs? 🤣
Boinking?...swap the O for an A....you get KAYAKING.
Not these days
I see you as a straight-up cold hard facts lady. Zero ’fluffing’.
It’s rare to see you be so…..flighty! 😂