Princess Louise
Explore the captivating life and art of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s daughter Princess Louise
Statue of her mother
published 8 Jul 1893RCIN 751232
On 28 June 1893 Queen Victoria unveiled a sculpture of herself in Coronation Robes, in the gardens of Kensington Palace, which was erected to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. People are often unaware that the sculptor was indeed her daughter, Princess Louise. Despite her mother having initial reservations about her daughter’s career as a sculptor, she spoke fondly of the unveiling:
It is a great pleasure to me to be here on this occasion in my dear old Home, & to witness the unveiling of this fine statue so admirably designed & executed by my beloved Daughter … The statue stands beautifully with its back to the private garden of the Palace & facing the Round Pond.
The statue still sits outside Kensington Palace, where Louise would spend her later years.
