Singer, a known friend of Princess Diana, was portrayed with his look for the album “Faith”, in a tribute approved by King Charles
George Michael will win a tribute in UK. The singer of “Faith”who died in 2016, will illustrate an official coin game, already approved by the King Charles.
The details were approved at a meeting held last Wednesday (21), in which Charles also gave the go-ahead for special designs of themed coins for the films. 007 – A Spy Who Loved Meand for the franchise Star Warsas well as a game in honor of Maid Marionby the legend of Robin Hood.
The design of George Michael’s coins features his classic “Faith” look, with aviator glasses and leather jacket, as in the photos illustrating his debut album and the video for the track that made him famous.
“I wanted a detailed portrait that captured his charismatic expression — I was especially thinking about his iconic sunglasses,” said the designer Sandra Deiana in a statement (via People).
George Michael’s coins (ranging from values such as 50 pennies to 200 pounds) join other important names in British music already portrayed in other games, such as Elton John, David Bowie It is queen.
Michael’s choice for the new series was approved by the singer’s estate: “He would have been enormously proud and genuinely touched that a national institution decided to pay tribute to his memory in this way,” published the George MichaelEntertainment.
In life, George Michael was a well-known friend of Princess Dianafirst wife of King Charles and mother of the princes William It is Harry. He was frequently present at Diana’s London residence, Kensington Palace, and the singer was one of the friends who attended Diana’s funeral in 1997.
The coins in honor of 007 and Star Wars have not yet had their design revealed.
Source: Rollingstone
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