Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, commissioned by The Queen’s Body Guard, Royal Company of Archers to mark The Queen’s 90th Birthday in 2016. Painted by artist Nicola Jane (Nicky) Philipps.
The Queen is wearing the robes of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle and is depicted standing at the top of the staircase in Archers’ Hall. The picture includes a bust of Sir Walter Scott who was instrumental in establishing a ceremonial role for the Royal Company for the visit to Scotland by King George IV in 1822. Also included in the picture are the Colours of the Royal Company which were presented by The Queen in 1966. The portrait is full length and will hang in the dining room in Archers’ Hall. |
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