250 twinkling candles were used to create Tribute To Queen

An association of residents has created an homage to Queen Elizabeth II by creating an. “iconic”Image of her face with 250 twinkling candles

In the build up to the Queen’s funeral on Monday, many across the UK have paid their respects to her by creating unique tributes.

The Knoll Residents Association of Orpington, south East London, created this piece of art that depicts the Queen wearing her crown at Broxbourne Gardens on Sunday evening. It was made with 250 candles.

Candle tribute to Queen (Knoll Residents Association/PA).

“We really wanted to organise something that people of all backgrounds and faiths, those who are young and old, could come along to and enjoy and something that people can be actively involved in,” said Stephen Sangster, 40, chairman of the association.

“By using candles, we were able to create something that was really quite special, and people came out in their hundreds on what was a drizzly, cold evening to pay their respects.”

He suggested that the image be created in the exact likeness of the “classic postage stamp silhouette of the Queen”Was a “technical” task.

Candle tribute taking shape (Knoll Residents Association/PA)

“We traced onto paper the silhouette, which we then turned into a scale model, using pieces of ribbon to scale up,”He stated.

“We then did a test run a few nights ago in someone’s back garden to make sure it all lined up and we used a drone to help us get everything into place.

“We arrived on the local common late afternoon on Sunday and then laid out all the ribbon, and then at 7.30pm the community started turning up and we asked them to place one candle on the ribbon.”

He said that it was a joy to see the tribute come to life. “really quite special”It is also why the Queen’s portrait on banknotes and postage stamps was chosen. “powerful, iconic”image of her.

“It’s instantly recognisable and I flew a drone up to 400 feet and you could still recognise the image there as well,”He stated.

While the candle tribute was being made, the one-minute national silence at 8pm was also observed and a poem which was written by a local resident was read by the association’s treasurer, Carol Bisley.