King Charles made a surprise change to the Windsor estate following the departure of his younger brother Andrew from the Royal Lodge.
The 76-year-old took a major step forward by bringing a historic sculpture from the London museum to his royal residence.
A striking bronze sculpture depicting Hercules and Achelous will be installed at Windsor Castle, after spending 69 years at the west London museum.
The artwork returns to the precise location it stood throughout the first nine years of the king’s childhood.
The British king’s decision, revealed last October, caused confusion and skepticism among observers who wondered why he would need to acquire additional treasures given the royal collection already at his disposal.
The statue, considered a treasure, will take its place in the fountain in the center of the East Terrace garden.
The bronze was made by Charles Crozatier and entered the royal collection when George IV purchased it in 1829.
For decades, it adorned Windsor’s East Terrace Garden before being removed from its plinth in 1957 during renovations.
Originally intended to be moved to Hampton Court’s private garden, insufficient funding forced the sculpture to be placed in storage.
