Statue of Charles de Gaulle, Bronze memorial statue in Carlton Gardens, City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Description
The statue shows de Gaulle in brigadier-general uniform and stands prominently in Carlton Gardens in the City of Westminster. The bronze monument is positioned at the intersection of Carlton Gardens and The Mall.
History
The statue was unveiled in 1993 by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and stands near the building where de Gaulle established the Free French government during World War II. This placement honors de Gaulle's crucial role in Franco-British cooperation.
Culture
The monument marks a location important to Franco-British relations and draws French visitors who remember the historic alliance. It is maintained by the French Embassy and symbolizes the ongoing connection between the two nations.
Practical
The statue is easy to reach as it sits near St James's Park tube station and is accessible year-round. Visitors can freely enter the area and photograph the monument from different angles.
Did you know?
The sculpture was created by artist Angela Conner, who later made a companion piece: a Winston Churchill statue that was installed in Paris years afterward. This artistic link between the two monuments reflects mutual respect between the nations.
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