King George VI, London
Facts and practical information
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, situated between The Mall and Carlton Gardens in central London, is a memorial to King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth. Completed in its present form in 2009, the memorial incorporates an earlier, Grade II listed statue of George VI by William McMillan, unveiled by his daughter Queen Elizabeth II in 1955. The reconfigured memorial, which includes a statue of the Queen Mother by Philip Jackson, relief sculpture by Paul Day and an architectural setting by Donald Buttress and Donald Insall, was unveiled by Elizabeth II in 2009. ()
King George VI – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Parade, Admiralty Arch, Guards Memorial.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to King George VI by public transport?
Bus
- Old Bond Street / Royal Academy • Lines: 38, N38 (9 min walk)
- Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (9 min walk)
Metro
- Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (9 min walk)
- Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (10 min walk)
Train
- Charing Cross (12 min walk)
- London Victoria (22 min walk)
Ferry
- Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (14 min walk)
- Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)