Jeni Watson
In the specially commissioned painting, which was presented on Wednesday, the monarch is dressed in a stunning blue wool coat and skirt.
At the neckline and along the front of the coat, Angela Kelly uses pearl decorations and diamante trim.
Queen Elizabeth II has unveiled a magnificent new portrait ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Last week, Ranald Mackechnie shot the historic photograph in Windsor Castle’s Victoria Vestibule, which the Royal Family shared on Twitter on Wednesday.
“Her Majesty The Queen, the first Monarch in British history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee,” the caption said.
“To honor the start of the #PlatinumJubilee Celebration Weekend, a new portrait of The Queen has been unveiled.”
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For the photo shoot, the 96-year-old British queen eschewed crowns. And tiaras in favor of an unadorned head of precisely poofed snow-white hair.
Similarly, Queen Elizabeth II wore a pale blue coat dress with appliquéd seams. And a pearl necklace and earrings, and a plain gold watch on her wrist.
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Her diamond engagement ring from her late husband. As Prince Philip took center stage, she sat at an angle, her knees crossed and her hands folded on her lap.
Even though the background has been softened to emphasize the royal topic of the shot.
The Round Tower of the Castle and King Charles II’s statue could be seen through the window behind her.
The Platinum Jubilee, which will begin on Thursday morning, will mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne — the longest reign in British history.
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Similarly, Her Majesty also issued a statement ahead of the festivities, in addition to the new photo.
“Thank you to everyone who helped bring communities, families, neighbors, and friends together in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee”.
“I am confident that many great memories will be made during these festive occasions”, said the statement.
“The kindness shown to me continues to inspire me. And I hope that the following days will allow us to reflect on all that has been accomplished over the last seventy years as we move forward with confidence and joy.”
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During the festivities, the Queen will meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s youngest child, Lilibet, who is 11 months old.
Furthermore, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in London with their baby girl. And three-year-old son, Archie, on Wednesday afternoon after flying from Los Angeles.
Similarly, tomorrow will have a four-day bank holiday in honor of the British monarch, starting the ceremony with the annual Trooping the Color. On Sunday the festivities will culminate with Platinum Jubliee Pageant.
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The festivities will culminate on Sunday with the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
