A seven-foot-tall selfie stand depicting an iconic former British monarch is coming to Worcester.

The special King Charles II stand will once again grace the Worcester Tourist Information Centre, which will be unveiled between 12pm and 2:30pm on Saturday (February 24).

Daniel Williams, who travels the UK dressed as both Charles I and II, will reveal the new stand.

 

 

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He said: "I was very honoured to be approached by Worcester Tourism Information Centre and asked if I would like to become a visual feature there."

The selfie stand is particularly poignant due to the intriguing story of the future King's escape after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, with his getaway route, now known as Monarch's Way, starting in the city.

Mr Williams has invited people to join him in retracing his steps, and hearing about the King's film-worthy escape across England.

He added: "The many superb buildings and landmarks surviving from the time adds so much depth to the story."

After a grueling abolitionist military dictatorship, led by Oliver and later Richard Cromwell, the constitutional monarchy was restored by popular demand, and Charles II ascended to the throne upon his return to London on May 29, 1660, 11 years on from the execution of the most recent monarch, his father King Charles I.

Mr Williams will also be at the Guildhall on Saturday.

He said: "The Guildhall is such a beautiful alluring building with the two ornate King Charles statues outside.

"It really does Worcester proud as a warm and welcoming place for everyone, and it has a rich history too in fine architecture, decor and art."

Mr Williams launched King Charles II Restored in Worcester on Restoration Day on May 29, 2022.

He has more recently travelled to Windsor Castle, where tourists eagerly lined up for photos.

Mr Williams concluded: "It is a great pleasure to bring King Charles II to life in Worcester and I am so pleased to be able to contribute to the tourism here and get this great city and its history fanfared out there more."