A NEW statue of Queen Elizabeth II has been blasted by fans who say “it looks nothing like her” – but there’s one detail they all agree on.
Artist Anto Brennan’s bronze statue of the late Queen, Prince Philip and two corgis was unveiled in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
The statue in Antrim Castle Gardens was commissioned to mark two years since the Queen’s death in 2022.
But local councillor Vera McWilliam told the BBC: “We have to be honest, it does not resemble the queen in any shape or form.”
Antrim man Richard was “really disappointed” after coming to see the statue.
He said: “Whoever signed that off needs their eyes tested. It’s not good.
“I would take it away. It doesn’t do anything in memory for her majesty, so definitely I would remove it.”
One wag said the statue looked like more like Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire.
Posting on Facebook, another local said: “At least the dogs look good.”
But one said: “Such a shame people can only find fault in these – think about the time and effort this guy has put into making them.”
The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim David McCorkell said the Queen would “forever be remembered for a life dedicated to duty”.
He added: “Seeing these statues alongside each other today, not only protects that bond
“It makes sure that her legacy as our longest ever reigning monarch lives on, and will be remembered by future generations.
“But it also reminds us of the bond between her and her Consort, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
“It remains my greatest privilege to have been Her Majesty’s humble servant. May she rest in peace.”
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council said: “The sculpture captures Her Majesty in a dignified pose.
“It reflects her grace, steadfastness and lifelong dedication to public service.
‘One of the first of its kind in the UK, the sculpture was created to commemorate Her Late Majesty who passed away two years ago.
‘It fittingly stands adjacent to the statue of her beloved husband, Prince Philip.
“The statues are on display at the Parterre Garden within Antrim Castle Gardens for the public to enjoy.
“To complete the scene, the royal couple is joined by two of the more than 30 dogs that Her Majesty owned during her lifetime.”
