Richard the Lionheart and Houses of Parliament London
by James Brunker
Title
Richard the Lionheart and Houses of Parliament London
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The statue of King Richard I or Richard the Lionheart in Old Palace Yard outside the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Houses of Parliament) in London. Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death on 6 April 1199 and is best known for his military exploits during the Crusades in the Middle East. Much of the current Palace was built between 1840 and 1870 in the Gothic Revival style after a fire in 1834 destroyed most of the original Palace (parts of which dated from the 11th century).
The large window behind the statue is the South Window of Westminster Hall, which is the oldest surviving part of the Palace. In the past the Hall housed the judicial courts and was used for ceremonial functions, royal banquets and similar. These days it is mainly used for ceremonial Addresses to the Crown on important public occasions and as a place for the lying in state of the sovereign and their consorts during state and ceremonial funerals. The lying in state of Queen Elizabeth II took place here in September 2022 before her funeral.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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February 28th, 2016
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