Monkey Queen, 2003 was a print originally released to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Depicting a monkey wearing a very ornate crown and bejewelled accessories, it's a clear reference to the British monarch through it's incorporation of her signature hairstyle and crown, espeically when combined with the background. The colours in this piece not only use the colours of the Union Jack, the backdrop is also a roundel, a graphic design used by both the RAF and later appropriated by Mod culture, both of which are considered quintessentially British. 

 

The significance of monkeys in Banksy's work shouldn't be understated. Animals are often used inplace of humans to add to the metaphorical importance of his work. In this particular piece, a connection can be made with Laugh Now, 2003. Both present monkeys as the subject, however Laugh Now, 2003 presents the monkey as the oppressed and implies exploitation, whereas it's use in Monkey Queen, 2003 can be interpreted as saying there is no difference between royalty and the general public, suggesting we are all monkeys in the end.