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It’sQueen Elizabethas you’ve never seen her before.
In honor of her 96th birthday and Platinum Jubilee, celebrating a historic 70 years on the throne, the British monarch has been honored with a Barbie doll made in her likeness.
Historian and Professor Kate Williams, author ofOur Queen Elizabeth, said, “Queen Elizabeth II’s reign has been one of extraordinary impact, holding a position that few women have. The longest-reigning British monarch, and the first to reach a Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has dedicated herself to service and duty and seen the world change immeasurably. In 1952, when she came to the throne, women were not encouraged to work and politicians expressed doubts about a young female monarch — but she showed them wrong, proved herself an adept leader and diplomat. As Her Majesty celebrates this milestone jubilee it is wonderful to see an iconic brand like Barbie share important historical female figures impact as leaders, creators and pioneers to new generations.”
Queen Elizabeth Barbie.Mattel
Barbie’s Tribute Series launched last year, with the first doll in the collection paying tribute to iconic actress Lucille Ball, whose comedic genius and incredible business acumen cemented her as a television legend and a trailblazer for women in entertainment.
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TheQueen ElizabethBarbie ($75) will be available beginning Thursday onAmazon,Walmart,TargetandMattel.
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“The weekend will provide an opportunity for communities throughout the UK to come together to celebrate this historic milestone,” they said.
source: people.com
