Jeffery Matthews: Queen's 60th Birthday, Daffodils and Lilies

Artist: Jeffrey Matthews
1928 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1986
Image Size: 10.75 by 10 inches
Overall Size: 14.85 by 14.85 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Water Color Paper

When King Edward VIII renounced the British throne in 1936, not only was the life of the Duke of York forever altered ... but also that of his daughter, the young Elizabeth. The Duke quickly became King George VI and Elizabeth stood directly in line to ascend the throne. Early on, King George felt he wasn't prepared to assume the throne, and perhaps this is why, from the moment of his ascension, Elizabeth began being groomed for her future role as Queen. When the day of her ascension finally arrived, Elizabeth was well prepared for what lay ahead, even though she was a mere twenty-five years old. In ensuing months, she worked tirelessly to ensure that her coronation was flawless. And, as further evidence that her commitment to The Throne was total, The Queen made her first Commonwealth tour in 1953-54, covering 43,000 miles and taking over six months to see her subjects. And so it has been throughout her reign. On April 21, 1986, after thirty-four years as the reigning sovereign, The Queen celebrated her sixtieth birthday and it was an occasion commemorated by nations around the world. This original work of art features the daffodils and snowdon lilies of Wales, which is part of the United Kingdom over which The Queen reigns.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Great Britain 34p Her Majesty the Queen Sixthieth Birthday stamp issued April 21, 1986.

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