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60 years of the Queen in cartoons: Diamond Jubilee satire

THE Cartoon Museum on London’s Little Russell Street is hosting a celebration of Queen Elizabeth 2 in ink and satire. Her Maj: 60 years of Unofficial Portraits of the Queen runs from February 1 to April 8. The event provides a snapshot of how the Queen and her role have been perceived. Forties reverence gave way to 60s satire gave way to 21st Century sniping…

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as pearly queen and king for the cover of Punch, April 6, 1977 Trog (Walter ‘Wally’ Fawkes)/Punch Limited

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Posted: 21st, January 2012 | In: Key Posts, Royal Family | Comment