Their Majesties The King and Queen Consort visited York and Doncaster for two events. Doncaster being awarded the status of "city".
The second occasion was the blessing and unveiling of the late Queen's statue at York Minster Cathedral.Â
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| The statue of Queen Elizabeth II at York Minster cathedral ©The Royal Family |
Designed and carved by Minster stonemason, Richard Bossons, the statue honors the life of service and dedication of Queen Elizabeth II.
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| The statue of Queen Elizabeth II at York Minster cathedral ©The Royal Family |
The Royal Family's message: "The creation of this statue is also a tribute to the support, affection and prayers that the community of this cathedral, and of this great city, always gave the late Queen, and all for which she stood in the life of the nation and the Commonwealth."
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| The King and the Queen Consort ©The Royal Family |
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| © York Minster Official |
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Their Majesties then proceeded to Doncaster to grace the occasion of awarding the " city" status.Â
They also met members of the community during the special ceremony at the Mansion House in Doncaster.Â
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| King Charles III and Queen Camilla in York and Doncaster |
"It is entirely fitting that Doncaster should be chosen as one of the new cities created to celebrate the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee" -Â King Charles III.Â
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