A big fan of the Queen Elizabeth II? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that Barbie is releasing a doll to celebrate the monarch’s historic 70 years on the throne.
But the real question is – does the Barbie® resemble the monarch?
The outfit choice is certainly fit for royalty, with the Tribute Collection doll clad in an elegant ivory gown and blue riband adorned with decorations of order.
Attached to the mini royal’s blue ribbon are miniature medallions inspired by the Royal Family Orders. The pink ribbon was given to The Queen by her father George VI, and the pale blue by her grandfather George V.
And to top it all off, the doll has a miniature version of Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, which was famously worn on Liz’s wedding day in 1947 along with her signature grey short crop.
But Twitter users have said the doll bears more of a resemblance to Helen Mirren – the actress who played the Queen in the 2006 movie, than the real life royal leader.
One person said: “It looks more like Helen Mirren.”
“That’s Helen Mirren,” another user agreed.
Someone else added: “Helen Mirren gets a Barbie doll.”
Meanwhile other people commented on the smooth, apparently ageless complexion and the doll’s proportions – which more closely resemble its traditional Barbie figure.
One person said: “This is just silly. Look how thin this doll is. Silly.”
“With no fat and no wrinkles topping,” another user added.
The doll itself is presented in a box inspired by the styles present in Buckingham Palace, made from a 3D ornate die-cut border which frames the doll, and an inner panel showing a throne and the red carpeting inspired by the palace throne room.
The box is printed with a crest-shaped logo and a badge to commemorate the historic year.
The limited-edition doll will be available from today (21 April) in the run up to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June this year.
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June 2, 1953. Elizabeth took on the leading role after the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952.
The ceremony took place more than a year after the King’s passing as it was thought to be inappropriate to host the celebration during his mourning period.
A spokesperson for Barbie said: “After her coronation in 1953, the Queen’s extraordinary reign has seen her lead with duty, humanitarian efforts and a life of public service, unifying the nation in celebration, reflection, and community.
“Since 1959, the Barbie® brands purpose has been to inspire the limitless potential in every girl and remind them they can be anything. That message has never been more relevant than it is today.”
If you’re keen to get your hands on the one-off collectable, head to Amazon, Harrods, Hamley’s, Selfridges or John Lewis for your very own plastic Liz.
