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Beneath these, on the eastern and western sides, are two eagles with wings outspread, representing Empire. Below these, statues of an enthroned Queen Victoria (facing The Mall) and of Motherhood (facing Buckingham Palace), with Justice (facing north-west towards Green Park) and Truth (facing south-east). [36]
Buckingham Palace (UK: / ˈ b ʌ k ɪ ŋ ə m /) [1] is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. [a] [2] Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
The earliest English equestrian statue. Originally commissioned in 1630 by Charles I's Lord Treasurer , Sir Richard Weston , for his house Mortlake Park in Roehampton . Erected on the site of the Charing Cross in 1674–5, when the pedestal was carved by Joshua Marshall.
Some of the unused sculpture, including parts of Westmacott's frieze of Waterloo and the Nelson panels, were used at Buckingham Palace. His victory statues and Rossi's relief of Europe and Asia were used at the National Gallery. In 1843 the equestrian statue of George IV was installed on one of the pedestals in Trafalgar Square. [1]
Statue in niche Grade I: Hercules taming the horses of Diomedes: Buckingham Palace Riding School, Buckingham Palace Road: 1859: William Theed: James Pennethorne: Relief Grade I [3] More images: Statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow, 1st Baronet: Westminster City School, Palace Street
10 fascinating facts about Buckingham Palace. PureWow. Updated November 14, 2017 at 2:34 PM.