Equestrian statue of the Duke of Cambridge
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Cambridge, Bronze equestrian memorial in Whitehall, United Kingdom
Description
The monument shows a mounted officer in Field Marshal uniform holding a ceremonial baton on horseback in Whitehall Street. The sculpture sits on a massive stone base and is one of the more recognizable equestrian installations in this area of London.
History
The monument was unveiled in 1907 by King Edward VII and honors a senior military leader who shaped the British Army over several decades. Its placement in Whitehall marks recognition of his long military career during a significant period for the Empire.
Culture
The inscriptions and bronze reliefs on the base show soldiers from different regiments and reflect Britain's military past. These details tell of the connection between the Royal Family and the armed forces that remains meaningful today.
Practical
The monument sits along Whitehall Street and is easily reached from Trafalgar Square nearby. Since it stands as open-air artwork in public space, you can visit it anytime and view it from multiple angles.
Did you know?
The statue was installed at night to avoid disrupting traffic from that era, an unusual effort for an artwork of this size. The massive granite plinth required about 45 tonnes of material, underscoring the technical complexity of the project.
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