The Barbie made in her likeness, on the occasion of the historic Platinum Jubilee of the longest-lived monarch in British history for 70 years on the throne, is a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Barbie Queen Elizabeth II doll is faithfully inspired by the figure of the queen, with an elegant ivory dress and blue ribbon adorned with ordinance decorations.
The tiara is inspired by Queen Mary's fringed diadem - worn as it is known by the Queen on her wedding day - and the miniature medallions on the ribbons are inspired by the orders of the royal family.
The pink ribbon was given to her Queen by her father George VI and her blue one by her grandfather George V. The silver pin pinned under the band represents the star pin of the Garter, the
Historian and professor Kate Williams, author of "Our Queen Elizabeth", says: "The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has been of extraordinary impact, holding a position that few women have. The longest reigning British monarch and the first In reaching a platinum jubilee, the Queen dedicated herself to service and duty and saw the world change immeasurably. In 1952, when she ascended the throne, women were not encouraged to work and politicians expressed doubts about a young monarch - but she proved them wrong, proving herself a skilled leader and diplomat. As Her Majesty celebrates this important jubilee, it is wonderful to see an iconic brand like Barbie sharing the impact that important historical female figures have as leaders,inventors and pioneers for the next generation. "Since 1959, Barbie has wanted to inspire the unlimited potential in every little girl and remind them that they can be anything they want. This message has never been more relevant than it is today. L 'last year, the brand launched the Tribute Collection to celebrate visionaries and their incredible contribution as pioneers.
The doll is presented in a Buckingham Palace-inspired box, consisting of a 3D decorated die-cut border framing the doll and an interior panel showing a throne and red carpet inspired by the Buckingham Palace Throne Room.
The box is printed with a crest logo and an icon commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
It will be sold on Amazon, Harrods, Hamley's, Selfridges and John Lewis starting April 21, 2022 ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend between June 2-5, 2022.