The Queen has been transformed into a barbie doll to commemorate her 96th birthday.
Queen Elizabeth II, who is set to celebrate her historic Platinum Jubilee in June, has been immortalised with an honorary doll in her image. The Queen Elizabeth II Barbie, released today (Thursday, April 21), is fitted with an elegant ivory gown and blue ribbon adorned with decorations of order.
The figurine also features a tiara modelled on Queen Mary’s fringe tiara, which the Queen wore on her own wedding day. The pink ribbon on the doll imitates one given to the Queen by her father George VI, and the pale blue imitates one from her grandfather George V.
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Queen Elizabeth II joins the line-up of Barbie’s Tribute Collection, which was launched last year in celebration of “visionary individuals with an outstanding impact and legacy within society”. The Barbie Queen is presented in a box inspired by the styles of Buckingham Palace, made from a 3D ornate die-cut border framing the figure, and an inner panel showing the throne and the red carpet of the throne room.
Mattel, the America toy company which manufactures Barbie dolls, said on their website: "Barbie celebrates the longest ruling monarch in British history, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whose extraordinary reign has seen her lead with an immeasurable devotion to duty and a life of service.
"Reaching 70 years of service, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. This collectible doll wears an elegant ivory gown and blue riband adorned with decorations of order. A stunning crown and matching accessories complete her regal ensemble."
The doll is listed for $75 on Mattel's website. In the UK, the Queen Elizabeth II Barbie is now on sale in Harrods, Hamley’s, Selfridges, John Lewis and on Amazon.
