King Charles made a surprise change to the Windsor estate following the departure of his younger brother Andrew from the Royal Lodge.
The 76-year-old has taken a decisive step by bringing a historic sculpture from the London museum to his royal residence.
A striking bronze sculpture depicting Hercules and Aquelous will be installed at Windsor Castle, after spending 69 years at the 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, sparked confusion and skepticism among observers who questioned why he would need to acquire additional treasures given the royal collection already at his disposal.
The statue, considered a treasure, will take its place inside 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 purchased it in 1829.
For decades, it graced Windsor’s East Terrace Garden before being removed from its plinth in 1957 during renovation work.
Originally intended to be relocated to Hampton Court’s Privy Garden, insufficient funding meant the sculpture was put into storage.
