AS THE country prepares to mark the coronation of King Charles III, what is thought to be Berkshire’s largest crown has been unveiled.
Situated in The Lexicon and produced in partnership between the shopping centre and Bracknell Forest Council, it comprises images submitted by residents and shoppers. They include pictures of events held at the site, as well as pets, family and friends.
The crown was unveiled in Princess Square by Gavin Vidler, deputy general manager for The Lexicon, Chris Mansfield, regeneration & economic development manager for Bracknell Forest Council and pupils from Crown Wood Primary School.
It will be on show until mid-May.
It is on show in the build-up to three days of events to be held over the coronation weekend.
They include a celebration on coronation day itself, Saturday, May 6, as well as a tea dance on Sunday, May 7.
Sue Boor, head of marketing at The Lexicon, said: “We are thrilled to have completed this magnificent Coronation Crown. We received more than 1,000 images from the local community to make the ambition of creating Berkshire’s largest crown a reality.
“A big thank you to pupils from Crown Wood Primary School who helped with the unveiling.”
And Susan Halliwell, chief executive from Bracknell Forest Council, was pleased that the project has been a success.
“The coronation crown project has given residents the chance to be part of a collaborative piece of art. I can’t wait to see people looking for their photos,” she said.
