Equestrian statue of Elizabeth II, Windsor Great Park facts for kids
The statue in 2011.
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 Location in England
Location in the United Kingdom
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| Coordinates | 51°26′9.5″N 0°37′39.3″W / 51.435972°N 0.627583°W |
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| Location | Windsor Great Park |
| Designer | Philip Jackson |
| Dedicated to | Elizabeth II |
An impressive equestrian statue of Elizabeth II stands in Windsor Great Park. This beautiful park is located near Windsor, Berkshire. An equestrian statue is a special kind of statue that shows a person riding a horse. This particular statue was created by a talented artist named Philip Jackson. It was ordered by the Crown Estate to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Golden Jubilee marked 50 years since Queen Elizabeth II became Queen. This monument was officially revealed in 2003.
How the Statue Came to Be
The idea for this statue came from the Crown Estate. They wanted to honor Queen Elizabeth II during her Golden Jubilee. This was a big celebration in 2002, marking 50 years of her reign.
The job of designing the statue was given to a famous sculptor, Philip Jackson. He is known for creating many wonderful sculptures. The statue was officially dedicated, or opened to the public, on October 27, 2003. It was a very special event because it was the first public statue of Elizabeth II to be placed in the United Kingdom. During the dedication ceremony, the statue received a blessing from The Reverend Canon John Ovenden.
What the Statue Looks Like
The statue is quite large, about one and a half times bigger than a real person and horse. You can find it at the highest point of a path in the park called Queen Anne's Ride.
The statue shows Queen Elizabeth II as she might have looked in the 1970s. The horse she is riding is not modeled after any specific horse. Instead, it's a general idea of a strong and noble horse. This helps the statue represent the Queen's long and important service.
