The Queen Unveils The New Statue Of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrives for the unveiling of a new statue of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on the Mall on February 24, 2009 in London, England. The tribute, which had been kept secret until now, stands in front of a statue of her late husband King George VI off the Mall in central London. It is just a short way from the Queen Mother's former homes Buckingham Palace and Clarence House and includes a 9.5ft statue of the Royal matriarch. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)