Despite the disappointment of Prince Charles being unable to visit Winchester yesterday, the statue of Licoricia was still unveiled.

The Prince of Wales tested positive for Covid, so had to pull out of the event around 10 minutes before he was due to unveil the statue, outside The Arc on Jewry Street.

However, the responsibility fell to the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, the reveal the statue of the Jewish figure.

READ MORE: Reactions to the news of Prince Charles contracting Covid and not being able to visit Winchester

The Prince of Wales passed on a message relayed to the reception at the Great Hall. It said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so sorry I'm not able to be with you today. I'm desperately disappointed as I was looking forward to making a historic occasion with you.

Below are some of the best photos from the day.

Here is the Mayor of Winchester Cllr Vivian Achwal, High Sheriff of Hampshire Phillip Sykes and Winchester MP Steve Brine.

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Crowd reacting to the news that Prince Charles was unable to attend.

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

The statue of Licoricia and her son Asher outside The Arc, Jewry Street.

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

The crowd gathered for the unveiling. 

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Pupils from Park Community School in Havant, who helped with the unveiling.

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, announcing to the crowd that Prince Charles had tested positive for Covid and was unable to attend. 

Hampshire Chronicle: Unveiling of the Statue of Licoricia by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, photo: Stuart Martin

 

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