Charles II Statue, Royal Hospital
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Charles II Statue, Royal Hospital
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 10 Jun 2007
This impressive gilded statue of the "Merry Monarch" sits in the main courtyard of the Royal Hospital. Charles had it built after being told about "Les Invalides", for invalided soldiers, in Paris. Behind is the centre block of the Hospital. This has the dining room to the left, and chapel to the right.
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Image Location
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51.487367
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