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Edward VIII (1894–1972), Prince of Wales

Mario Rutelli (1859–1941)

New Promenade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Edward VIII (1894–1972), Prince of Wales
Edward VIII (1894–1972), Prince of Wales
Edward VIII (1894–1972), Prince of Wales
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A standing figure wearing the ornate embroidered robes of University Chancellor, with arms folded loosely across chest and right hand holding tassled mortar board. The robe flows down the rear of the statue and covers the upper half of pedestal.

It is the only known full-length statue of Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, future Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor. The statue has had a chequered history as it has been whitewashed, painted green and in 1976 the head was sawn off and later found in the nearby castle grounds. The head was soldered back in time for Prince Charles to be installed as the seventh Chancellor of the University of Wales in July 1977.
Title

Edward VIII (1894–1972), Prince of Wales

Date

1922

Medium

bronze, marble & stone

Measurements

H 213 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 110 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

SY23_AEB_S013

Acquisition method

commissioned by T. D. Jenkins

Work type

Statue

Owner

Aberystwyth University

Custodian

Aberystwyth University

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

30th October 1923

Listing date

24/11/87

Access

time restrictions apply

Signature/marks description

on bronze base of statue, left-hand side: Mario Rutelli / Roma 1922

Inscription description

TYWYSOG CYMRU. / CANGHELLOR Y BRIFYSGOL. / MCMXXII

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Located at

New Promenade, Aberystwyth

SY23 2AX

Located in the forecourt of University Old College.

Artist or maker

Mario Rutelli

1859–1941

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