Liquorice artist makes mural for sweet prince’s birthday

Prince William has been turned into an edible work of art after four artists took five hours to build a portrait out of 3,000 pieces of liquorice.

The 20-foot mural was commissioned by Finnish sweet company Panda Liquorice to mark the Duke of Cambridge’s 30th birthday in June.

Shoppers in Manchester were treated to the mural when it went on display at Spinningfields retail complex.

The company, which is celebrating its own 30th anniversary, now plans to send a framed picture of the mural to William. Artist Jane Chavez-Dawson said: “We’re big fans of William and can hardly believe he is 30.”