King Charles made a surprise change at the Windsor estate following his younger brother Andrew’s departure from the Royal Lodge.
The 76-year-old has taken a decisive step to bring a historic sculpture from a London museum to his royal residence.
A striking bronze sculpture depicting Hercules and Achelous will be installed at Windsor Castle after spending 69 years in a West London museum.
The artwork returns to the exact spot where it stood during the first nine years of the king’s childhood.
The British king’s decision, revealed last October, caused confusion and skepticism from observers who questioned why he would acquire additional treasures when the royal collection was already at his disposal.
The statue, considered a treasure, will take its place in the fountain in the center of the East Terrace Garden.
The bronze was made by Charles Crozatier and entered the royal collection when George IV bought it in 1829.
For decades it graced Windsor’s East Terrace Garden before being removed from its plinth in 1957 during renovation works.
Originally intended for relocation to Hampton Court’s Privy Garden, insufficient funding meant the sculpture was instead placed in storage.
