Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II. File photoMOSCOW, Sep 17Ministers, together with officials of the royal court, are discussing the erection of a monument to the deceased Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain on the fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square in central London, the British newspaper Times reports, citing sources. , will be held at Buckingham Palace after the Queen's funeral, scheduled for Monday. Among other things, it is planned to erect at least one monument to Elizabeth II personally, but also renaming streets, parks and other objects is being considered. The newspaper notes that the fourth pedestal in Trafalgar Square is being considered as a possible location for the monument. For the past 20 years, it has been occupied only by temporary installations, and London officials and politicians have been saying unequivocally for many years that this place is being saved for a future monument to Elizabeth II. Another government source told the publication that there are no plans to announce the erection of any monument during the period of official mourning. In turn, a representative of the London administration stressed that the placement of temporary art installations is planned for four years in advance, but they will be suspended during the period of mourning. The fourth pedestal has been empty since the opening of the architectural ensemble of Trafalgar Square in its modern form in 1841. Massive statues rise on three other plinths — two generals of the 19th century and King George IV. The fourth place was intended for a monument to King William IV, but after his death, there were not enough funds for the installation of the monument, and the pedestal remained empty for many years. In the past few years, various temporary sculptures by contemporary artists have replaced each other on the pedestal: a blue rooster, a golden boy on a toy rocking horse, a horse skeleton with a ribbon with a «marquee» — London Stock Exchange quotes, a ship in a bottle — an exact copy of the HMS Victory, which was Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Fourth Plinth project is funded by London City Hall.Her Majesty. How Elizabeth II remembers
Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, became the oldest monarch in British history — the first to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Platinum Jubilee.
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Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, became the oldest monarch in British history — the first to mark 70 -year Platinum Jubilee of her reign.
The era of her reign began on February 6, 1952, when the 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two children, ascended the throne.
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The era of her reign began on February 6, 1952, when the 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two children, ascended the throne.
She should not have become queen: no one could have thought that her uncle Edward VIII will abdicate.
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She should not have become queen: no one would even think could have her uncle Edward VIII abdicate.
When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR. » />4 of 18
When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
In the memory of the Queen — the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher's war with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
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The Queen remembers the assassinations of JFK and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret's War Thatcher with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
She talked with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with an almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and demeanor.
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She spoke with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with an almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and manner.
The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with awareness of the most unexpected issues.
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The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with awareness of the most unexpected issues.
The very meaning of this reign was manifested in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
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The very meaning of this reign was revealed in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
For the British, the queen has always been something permanent in a changing world.
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For the British, the Queen has always been something constant in a changing world.
One prime ministers left and another came, the Conservatives alternated with the Laborites, and the Queen remained the same — in a perfectly fitting coat, elegant hat and with the same Launer handbag.
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Some prime ministers left and others came, the Conservatives alternated with the Laborites, and the Queen remained the same — in a perfectly fitting coat, an elegant hat and with the same Launer handbag.
The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, received parades, admired the flowers and admired the paintings.
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The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired the flowers and admired the paintings.
Elizabeth II willingly rode…
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Elizabeth II willingly rode…
…and I drove a car myself.
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…and I drove a car myself.
It's impossible to talk about the Queen without mentioning her far from perfect family, a never-ending source of society news.
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It is impossible to talk about the queen without mentioning her far from perfect family — an endless source of secular news.
The loudest scandal followed by the whole world was the history of the relationship between the eldest son of the queen, Prince of Wales Charles, with Diana Spencer.
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The most notorious scandal, followed by the whole world, was the history of the relationship of the eldest son Queen, Prince Charles of Wales, with Diana Spencer.
But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren. from 18
But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
And against the background of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering for Elizabeth was supposed to smile, shake hands and wave from the balcony of the palace with her back.And against the backdrop of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth should have been smiling, shaking hands and waving from the balcony of the palace.
The main question now is: what will happen after the queen? But that's another story.
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The main question now is: what happens after the queen? But that's another story.
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Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, became the oldest monarch in British history — the first to celebrate the 70th Platinum Jubilee of her reign.
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The era of her reign began on February 6, 1952, when 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two, ascended the throne.
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She should not have become queen: no one could have thought that her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate .
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When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
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The Queen remembers the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi , the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher's war with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
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She spoke with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with an almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and demeanor.
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The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with her awareness of the most unexpected issues.
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The very meaning of this reign was manifested in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
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For the British, the Queen has always been something constant in a changing world.
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One prime ministers have gone and another has come, the Conservatives have alternated with Labor, and the Queen has remained the same — in perfectly fitting coat, elegant hat and with the same Launer handbag.
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The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired flowers and admired paintings.
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Elizabeth II willingly rode horseback…
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…and drove the car herself.
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It is impossible to talk about the Queen without mentioning her far from perfect family — an endless source of secular news.
15 of 18< p>The most high-profile scandal followed by the whole world was the history of the relationship between the eldest son of the Queen, Prince of Wales Charles, and Diana Spencer.
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But even without this, there were many problems in the family, Everyone added to the queen's worries: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
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And against the backdrop of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth had to smile, shake hands and wave from the balcony palace.
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The main question now is: what will happen after the queen? But that's another story.
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