Sculpture of Queen Elizabeth riding her horse Burmese is to be unveiled at Sandhurst - in pictures

  • Sculptor Caroline Wallace works on a sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II riding the horse Burmese, which will be installed at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    Sculptor Caroline Wallace works on a sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II riding the horse Burmese, which will be installed at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • Ms Wallace was commissioned for the project 18 months ago and has spent the time since researching every aspect of the monarch’s uniform and the horse’s tack. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    Ms Wallace was commissioned for the project 18 months ago and has spent the time since researching every aspect of the monarch’s uniform and the horse’s tack. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • Ms Wallace works on the head of Burmese - Queen Elizabeth's favourite ceremonial steed. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    Ms Wallace works on the head of Burmese - Queen Elizabeth's favourite ceremonial steed. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • A view of the intricate details on the sculpture. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    A view of the intricate details on the sculpture. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • The sculpture depicts the queen in full parade regalia. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    The sculpture depicts the queen in full parade regalia. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • The life-sized bronze statue will be unveiled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before a long weekend of platinum jubilee celebrations. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
    The life-sized bronze statue will be unveiled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before a long weekend of platinum jubilee celebrations. Photo: Miranda Meiklejohn
  • Queen Elizabeth riding her horse Burmese during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade in 1969. PA
    Queen Elizabeth riding her horse Burmese during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade in 1969. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth calms her horse Burmese while policemen spring to action after shots were heard as she rode down the Mall in 1981. PA
    Queen Elizabeth calms her horse Burmese while policemen spring to action after shots were heard as she rode down the Mall in 1981. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth riding Burmese alongside US President Ronald Reagan in the grounds of Windsor Castle during his state visit in 1982. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth riding Burmese alongside US President Ronald Reagan in the grounds of Windsor Castle during his state visit in 1982. Getty Images