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Bronze Queen Elizabeth II statue unveiled at Romsey Abbey

9/4/2026

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Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson unveiled a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II at Romsey Abbey.
Artist Amy Goodman sculpted the life-size figure depicting the Queen’s younger years and Romsey ties.
Test Valley Borough Council commissioned the piece as the second work marking the Platinum Jubilee.
Romsey Mayor Colin Burgess called the tribute exciting and fitting.
MP Caroline Nokes missed the ceremony due to a parliamentary sitting but sent best wishes.

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Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson unveiled a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II at Romsey Abbey.
Artist Amy Goodman sculpted the life-size figure depicting the Queen’s younger years and Romsey ties.
Test Valley Borough Council commissioned the piece as the second work marking the Platinum Jubilee.
Romsey Mayor Colin Burgess called the tribute exciting and fitting.
MP Caroline Nokes missed the ceremony due to a parliamentary sitting but sent best wishes.