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Queen's Platinum Jubilee marked in West Hythe with wacky scarecrows - including Boris Johnson and Prince Charles and Camilla

15:58, 02 June 2022

updated: 18:07, 02 June 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is being marked in one Kent street with scarecrows resembling a boozy Boris Johnson - and Prince Charles pushing Camilla in a wheelbarrow.

These are the latest wonderfully wacky creations from the residents of West Hythe.

A Boris Johnson scarecrow on West Hythe Road, West Hythe, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
A Boris Johnson scarecrow on West Hythe Road, West Hythe, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Charles and Camilla as you've never seen them before!
Charles and Camilla as you've never seen them before!

Putting out the scarecrows appears to have become an annual event. Previous years saw the likes of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un propped up at the end of people's drives.

The latter even became a 'British Meme'.

The Kim Jong Un scarecrow in 2021which became a meme. Picture: British Memes / Instagram
The Kim Jong Un scarecrow in 2021which became a meme. Picture: British Memes / Instagram

We're pleased to report that this year's collection is just as brilliantly bonkers as the last.

One of the scarecrows is a startlingly lifelike model of the Prime Minister, sporting a bow tie while holding up a glass of wine, with bottles scattered at his feet.

Another Boris inspired by the Partygate saga has a long, Pinocchio-style nose - and his pants on fire.

Lots of cars were slowing down to stop and take a closer look at boozy Boris
Lots of cars were slowing down to stop and take a closer look at boozy Boris
This Boris Johnson scarecrow has 'my pants are not on fire' scribbled on his hand
This Boris Johnson scarecrow has 'my pants are not on fire' scribbled on his hand
Crikey, the eyes! Don't have nightmares!
Crikey, the eyes! Don't have nightmares!
A regal wave from this queenly scarecrow
A regal wave from this queenly scarecrow

Meanwhile, further along West Hythe Road is the Prince of Wales draped in Union Flags, with a smiling Duchess of Cornwall in a wheelbarrow with some wine.

There are models of the Elizabeth II too, of course, although some are a bit sinister.

And speaking of Queen, there is also a Freddie Mercury with a vacuum cleaner, as seen in the classic 'I Want To Break Free' music video.

This scarecrows wants to break free
This scarecrows wants to break free
An eerily lifelike scarecrow raises a Union Flag
An eerily lifelike scarecrow raises a Union Flag
These somewhat world-weary scarecrows have remained in situ for the past two years
These somewhat world-weary scarecrows have remained in situ for the past two years
A fox in wellies, eating a chicken and surrounded by bunting is one of the quirkier creations
A fox in wellies, eating a chicken and surrounded by bunting is one of the quirkier creations
More scarecrows along West Hythe Road
More scarecrows along West Hythe Road

The scarecrow tradition was inspired by schoolgirl Olivia Hill in 2020, who wanted to ensure her street marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day in its own unique way.

The 11-year-old dropped a note through neighbours' doors during the pandemic and residents didn't disappoint.

The scarecrows appear to be as popular as ever. KentOnline saw several cars along West Hythe Road slowing down to take a closer at the creations this morning.

What the Queen would make of it is anyone's guess!

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