Britain’s Queen Elizabeth celebrated becoming the longest serving Captain-General of the Honourable Artillery Company by unveiling a bronze bust of herself.
The 90-year-old royal marked 64 years at the helm of the organisation by asking portrait sculptor Antony Dufort to create the beautiful piece of artwork, which she unveiled in London on Wednesday (01.06.16).
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Wood, commanding officer of the Honourable Artillery Company regiment, said: "We’ve got a long and proud history and association with the Royal Family and the Queen in particular as our Captain-General. So to have her here today to mark her longest service [record] as our Captain-General has been absolutely amazing and we’re incredibly privileged, particularly in what is such a busy year for Her Majesty.
"Let’s not forget that essentially the Queen was, in modern language, a reservist in the Second World War. So I think she understands the service that the regiment provides. She understands the sacrifice of the members of the regiment and the value we add from ceremonial through to operational and charitable activities."
Later in the afternoon, the monarch joined members of the territorial army unit at a reception.
The Queen joined the Auxiliary Transport Service in February 24, 1945 and qualified to be a driver later that year before being promoted to junior commander.
Queen Elizabeth unveils bronze bust of herself
