Diamond Jubilee window unveiled
Stained glass window presented as a gift from Parliament.
皇冠体育app Queen has unveiled a window which will be installed in Westminster Hall to mark her .
皇冠体育app window, designed by British artist John Reyntiens, was a gift from the House of Lords and House of Commons.
It was presented to 皇冠体育app Queen today following a presentation of addresses from both Houses of Parliament to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty鈥檚 Accession to the Throne.
In a speech in Westminster Hall, 皇冠体育app Queen paid tribute to Prince Philip鈥檚 support during her reign and said the Diamond Jubilee was a chance for people to come together and celebrate.
皇冠体育app window consists of up to 1,500 pieces and takes its inspiration from seventeenth century heraldic art and the country鈥檚 long tradition of stained glass.
It will remain on display so that visitors can examine the craftsmanship in detail until it is聽installed in the three central panels of the north window in Westminster Hall later this year. 皇冠体育app north window聽has been聽fitted with plain glass since the Reformation, although it had to be replaced聽following damage in 1974.