HM The Queen Mother's Memorial

Canisbay, Scotland 2006


The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

The Queen Mother died in March 2002, at the age of 101. This oval plaque commorates her long friendship with the community of Canisbury near the Castle of Mey one of the Queen Mother's favourite retreats. The plaque includes an inscription written by The Duke and a likeness of The Queen Mother. The slate memorial is installed at the church in Canisbay, where the Queen Mother used to worship.

Some websites that covered the unveiling of the memorial

http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/

http://news.scotsman.com/
http://people.monstersandcritics.com/


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clay maquette                                    stone carving
 


                                                                   Castle of Mey