A watercolour depicting the unveiling of an equestrian statue of Prince Albert in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on 17 August 1876. Signed, dated and inscribed at bottom right: Inauguration of the Prince Consort Memorial. Edinburgh, 17 Aug. 1876. / Wm Simpson.

Queen Victoria, who is seen in attendance at the unveiling ceremony in the pavilion at the far right, chose the design by John Steell (a leading Scottish sculptor) for this statue, and knighted him on the day of the unveiling. However, she was not entirely positive about the finished work, writing in her journal that "I am sorry to say it is not good, the horse very stumpy & the figure heavy, unlike dearest Albert & too small for the horse. But the "tout ensemble" made a good effect."

In Simpson's depiction of the event, the Royal Company of Archers and the Edinburgh Artillery Volunteers can also be seen on parade in the background.