A "bigger than life-size" King Charles III has appeared on a fence in Stowmarket ahead of his coronation.

The model was placed on the fence on Thursday, April 27, and has been making people smile since then.

The King is made out of a manakin that the creator got from M&Co which closed its doors last month, with the head being made out of newspaper and tin foil, shaped into the monarch.

Stowmarket Mercury: King Charles on the fence. Credit: Sharon KulesaKing Charles on the fence. Credit: Sharon Kulesa (Image: Sharon Kulesa)

Creator and artist Sharon Kulesa said: "It's pretty big, it's probably bigger than he is in real life.

"I probably spent around two days making him, and the reception I have received has been amazing.

"I love seeing people's reactions to him, it makes people smile and it is something to mark the event.

"It's something nice for the community that I like to do."

Stowmarket Mercury: Sharon Kulesa next to her creation of King Charles. Credit: Sharon KulesaSharon Kulesa next to her creation of King Charles. Credit: Sharon Kulesa (Image: Sharon Kulesa)

Mrs Kulesa, 43, has previously created Boris Johnson, which was stolen ahead of bonfire night, Father Christmas and Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the Jubilee last year, which remained on her fence until her passing.

Along with the life-size King Charles on her fence, she has also created a smaller version which is displayed in the window of Peel and Gudgeon Opticians in Stowmarket.

She continued: "I am glad how well he is holding together.

Stowmarket Mercury: Her miniature creation of King Charles in a Stowmarket opticians window. Credit: Sharon KulesaHer miniature creation of King Charles in a Stowmarket opticians window. Credit: Sharon Kulesa (Image: Sharon Kusela)

"The type of materials I used to make him is fairly durable in the rain which is good too."

She has said she would like to make an Ed Sheeran being a Suffolk legend and has had suggestions to create Stowmarket icon, Oscar the Tesco cat.

Stowmarket Mercury: King Charles on the fence in Stowmarket. Credit: Sharon KulesaKing Charles on the fence in Stowmarket. Credit: Sharon Kulesa (Image: Sharon Kulesa)