King George V

The statue of George V in Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, is a sculpture of George V, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The statue was sculpted prior to the Second World War and was hidden in a quarry during the war years. Other locations were suggested for the statue, including Parliament Square, but it was unveiled opposite the House of Lords in 1947. The actual unveiling ceremony can be seen here on this 'Pathe' footage from 1947: https://www.britishpathe.com/video/seven-crowded-days-aka-the-king-unveils-a-statue/query/unveiled+london The statue itself stands 10 feet (3.0 m) high (not including the plinth) and is made of Portland stone. It is located south of The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey and opposite the House of Lords. It is a Grade II listed building, having become so on 5 February 1970.