Statue of William III, Bronze memorial statue in Kensington Gardens, England
The bronze statue measures 2.5 meters high and portrays William III wearing military attire from the 17th century with a feathered hat and sword.
German Emperor Wilhelm II commissioned the statue in 1907 as a gift to King Edward VII, demonstrating the diplomatic connections between European royal families.
The statue remains a Grade II listed building since 1969, representing the preservation of monarchical heritage within London's public spaces.
The memorial stands on a 1.9-meter Portland stone pedestal near the south side of Kensington Palace, facing the Golden Gates for easy viewing.
This statue survived World War II while its counterparts in Berlin were damaged, making it one of the few remaining pieces from the original collection.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1907
Architects: Aston Webb
Creator: Heinrich Baucke
Part of: list of public art in Kensington Gardens, list of statues of British royalty in London
GPS coordinates: 51.50460,-0.18740
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:53
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