Queen Elizabeth statue won't be erected in Trafalgar Square
msn.comA statue of the late Queen Elizabeth won't be erected in Trafalgar Square for the foreseeable future. Following the death of the monarch earlier this month, there have been calls for a permanent tribute to be erected on the fourth plinth of the London landmark but the Mayor of London's office have insisted it will continue to be used to showcase temporary pieces of modern art, as it has been since 1999.
A spokesperson told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “The Fourth Plinth will continue to showcase new works by world-class artists for the foreseeable future.
There are planned Fourth Plinth exhibits for the next four years. Samson Kambalu’s new commission, Antelope, will be in situ until Sept 2024. " But the office insisted they would be supportive of a statue to the late monarch elsewhere in the city.
The representative added: “A statue of the Queen at a suitable location in London is a matter for the Royal family to consider, and of course the Greater London Authority stands ready to support them in their wishes. ” The fourth plinth was originally intended to support a statue of William IV but it has been empty since the mid-19th century.
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