Statue of the Earl Kitchener, Bronze military statue at Horse Guards Parade, United Kingdom.
The bronze statue of Earl Kitchener stands on a Portland stone plinth, depicting him in full military uniform with clasped hands.
The memorial, unveiled in 1926 by the Prince of Wales, honors Field Marshal Kitchener who died in 1916 when HMS Hampshire sank.
The statue represents British military leadership during World War I, when Kitchener organized the first large-scale volunteer army in Britain.
The monument faces north across Horse Guards Parade and remains accessible through the arches from Whitehall throughout the year.
The inscription on the Portland stone base reads 'KITCHENER 1850-1916 ERECTED BY PARLIAMENT' marking its official governmental recognition.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1926
Creator: John Tweed
Made from material: bronze, Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.50393,-0.12795
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:47
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