Statue of Charles II, Royal statue in Soho Square, London, England
The Portland stone statue depicts Charles II standing with his left hand on his hip and head turned right, wearing armor and a cloak.
Created by Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber in 1681, the statue originally stood atop a fountain with representations of four British rivers at its base.
The statue represents the transformation of King Square, renamed Soho Square, and serves as a physical connection to London's 17th-century architectural heritage.
The statue stands in the northern section of Soho Square Gardens, accessible daily from 8 AM until dusk through the Tottenham Court Road station.
After its 1875 removal, the statue spent time at Grim's Dyke estate before returning to Soho Square in 1938 through Lady Gilbert's bequest.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1681
Creator: Caius Gabriel Cibber
Part of: list of statues of British royalty in London
GPS coordinates: 51.51537,-0.13226
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:18
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