Wolverhampton's 'Man on the Oss' statue honoured by Royal visit on anniversary
A royal visit will mark the start of celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Wolverhampton's landmark statue of Prince Albert next week.
The Duke of Gloucester will unveil a plaque commemorating the first public airing of the 'Man on the Oss', as the sculpture is affectionately known.
The Duke is the great great grandson of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
The statue, in Queen Square, was unveiled in 1866 by Victoria herself.
The visit to Wolverhampton made headlines around the world as it was her first public appearance following years of private mourning after Albert's death.
She was reportedly so touched by the tribute to her beloved husband that she knighted the Mayor of Wolverhampton on the spot.
The Duke's visit next Wednesday afternoon marks the start of a programme of celebrations marking the anniversary.
