The Secret Symbolism in Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Portrait
Yesterday, Buckingham Palace shared a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The image celebrating her 70th year on the throne was taken in May by photographer Ranald Mackechnie, and features the British monarch seated in the Victoria Vestibule at Windsor Castle.
In the photo, she's wearing a lovely dove blue dress and coat by Angela Kelly, which is embellished with pearl and diamante trim—and while the royals often like to send a message with their clothing, this time, the symbolism in the portrait comes from the Queen's location.
In the background of the photo, over the Queen's shoulder are the Castle’s Round Tower, and a statue of King Charles II which stands in the Quadrangle of the Castle, a not-so-subtle hint that Prince Charles's reign, too, is in the not-so-far-off distance.
In addition to the portrait, the Queen also released a Jubilee statement thanking everyone for their work on the celebratory events, which reads:
Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions.
I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last seventy years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm. ELIZABETH R.
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