Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

​A year on, royalty through the lens of LAG member Ken Baldy

Elizabeth II, painted in 2022 by Ken Baldy

Today, 8 September, 2023 is a significant date. It marks the first anniversary of our late Queen's passing. Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years, making her the longest reigning monarch in British history. Over the years, her enduring, deep sense of duty and devotion to service won the respect of many in the UK and Commonwealth, including some who were not royal supporters. Elizabeth II was also known for her sense of humour and quick wit, which revealed her human side, and admired for her dignity and strength of character. You could say that Elizabeth II was a British monarch of a kind like never before.

One of our members, Ken Baldy, enjoys painting portraits of the late Queen and other members of the Royal Family, producing several in his unique, inimitable style. She would surely have appreciated them. They are always popular at our exhibitions. Here are a few of them, as an affectionate tribute to Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death.

Elizabeth II, to mark her 70th birthday - by Ken Baldy

Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh looking into the light, painted by Ken Baldy

Please note: the copyright to these images is owned by Ken Baldy