Statue of Queen Elizabeth in Northern Ireland derided as looking more like Mrs Doubtfire

Mockery and indignation began within hours of the unveiling of the bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth at Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland on Friday. Picture: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council/PA Wire

One critic said it made Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II look like Mrs Doubtfire. Others faulted the shape of the face, the posture and the wellies. Some called it offensive and ridiculous, and demanded it be melted down.

Mockery and indignation began within hours of the unveiling of the bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth at Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland on Friday.