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Statue of Queen Elizabeth II to be Erected in Trafalgar Square
A proposal for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II to be erected in Trafalgar Square has sparked a debate among readers of the Royal Family.
Despite overwhelming support, some have suggested that Britain’s longest-reigning monarch deserves a more prominent position.
Susan Hall, a candidate for Mayor of London, representing the Conservative Party, has stated that she intends to bring back Minister for London Paul Scully’s proposal for a statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
She provided the Royal Family with an explanation of her plans the previous week, saying, “As Mayor, I will install a permanent statue of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London, ideally at the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square, in full consultation with the Royal Family.”
The fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is currently owned by a contemporary art project that displays public art commissions.
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However, ever since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2017, there have been calls for a statue of Her Majesty to be permanently constructed in its place.
An online poll commissioned by the Royal Family posed the following question to readers: “Should a statue of Queen Elizabeth I be erected in Trafalgar Square?”
Of the 3,251 responses received, 94% of those polled, 3,045 individuals, answered yes in favor of erecting a statue.
In contrast, only 6% of respondents, 185 persons, replied no, and only 21 people stated they were unsure.
Despite the overwhelming support, dozens of comments were written below the accompanying article as users debated where the statue should be placed.
Some readers proposed places that were closer to other members of the Royal Family.
A user with the pseudonym Dave’s Brother offered an explanation, saying, “I am sorry, but the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square just isn’t good enough for Her Late Majesty.
We ought to be taking a look at something that is more along the lines of the memorial than we have for the late Queen Victoria.
This would be more appropriate for someone of her stature, and it would make a stronger impression.”
Similarly, the user with the alias Sirfa58 said, “I would prefer a more prominent position for the Queen than the fourth plinth.”
Canadian Lady suggested, “Her statue, together with that of her devoted husband, Prince Philip, should be placed on the Mall, directly opposite her parents’ memorial.
Nelson is the center of attention at Trafalgar Square, but Her Majesty the Queen is deserving of her own attention as well.”
Some readers also voiced their opposition to the idea of commissioning a new statue to honor the late Queen.
A user going by the moniker South underscore Swimming stated, “I really don’t think she would have wanted statues put up.”
Another user with the moniker TVO Reason suggested that it ought to be kept private and proposed the following solution: “Let the family pay for one if they want and put it in Buckingham Palace grounds.”
The current Mayor of London, Saadi Khan, has stated in the past that he is hesitant to install a permanent statue and replace the fourth plinth initiative.
However, he has stated that he would support a statue of the Queen being placed in another suitable location in London.
Daniel Korski, a competitor of Miss Hall’s and the Conservative Party, has advocated for the continuation of the Fourth as an important public art area.
During the month of September, he made the following statement, “The rejection of a statue for the late Queen on the fourth pillar demonstrates London’s love of the transient, adaptive relevance of the artworks.”
Despite the ongoing debate, it seems that plans for a statue of Queen Elizabeth II will move forward.
The final decision on where to place the statue will be made in consultation with the Royal Family.
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