Why maple leaves? That’s the question that might pop into your head as you stand before the Queen Elizabeth II Statue. Here at Queen’s Park in Toronto, this bronze figure of the late Queen holds a symbolic bouquet of maple leaves. The Queen Elizabeth II Statue isn’t just a tribute to a monarch. It’s a commemoration of her 70-year Platinum Jubilee and her deep connection with Canada. The statue was installed to honor her contributions to Ontario and her lifetime of service to Canada, the U.K., and the Commonwealth. The maple leaves she holds represent Canada’s provinces and territories, signifying her reign over all of them. The Queen Elizabeth II Statue depicts a specific moment in history. It shows the Queen on the throne in the Senate of Canada during her 1977 speech on Canadian unity. This moment captures her dedication to the country. Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy designed and hand-sculpted the statue. MST Bronze Limited, a local art foundry in Etobicoke, cast it in bronze. The Queen Elizabeth II Statue stands as a lasting symbol of the Queen’s enduring legacy and her close relationship with Canada. It offers a chance to reflect on her remarkable life of service and the values she embodied.
Hauptfriedhof
Lost in time stands the Hauptfriedhof Trier. A tranquil expanse in the bustling city it’s more than just a cemetery.