Rutland County Council on Instagram: "A little piece of history was made in Rutland today as the first permanent memorial to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled next to Oakham Library. Hundreds of people gathered to see the statue revealed by Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness, Bishop of Peterborough Debbie Sellins and Alicia Kearns MP, on what would have been The Queen’s 98th birthday. There was music from Harrington School Band and Oakham School Band, as well as bagpipes and the National Anthem. The bronze statue of Britain’s much-loved and longest reigning monarch was created by Hywel Pratley and has been funded by generous donations from local businesses and members of the public. Make time to come and see the incredible sculpture, complete with bronze Corgi dogs designed by local children, next time you’re in Oakham . . . . . . @aliciakearns @rutlandlordlieutenant @haringtonschool_oakham @oakhamschool #Oakham #Rutland #RutlandLieutenancy #RutlandCountyCouncil #OakhamLibrary #OakahamMarket #QueenElizabethII #TheQueen #RoyalFamily #corgi"

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