Location
This memorial is situated in the wall of the walkway from Pembroke Road towards the sea front between Pembroke Gardens and
Governors Green near the Royal Garrison Church.
Memorial
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Inscription
CLOSE TO THIS SPOT IS BURIED
COMUS
A favourite Pony given by
King William the IV
TO
LORD FRED FITZCLARENCE
1832 Died 1851
Aged 25 years
Also
The CHIEF
A favourite Old Hunter Given by
King William the IV
TO
LORD FRED FITZCLARENCE
Age 21 years.
These horses were buried here by Lord Fred Fitzclarence Relinquishing the command of the South West District And Lt Governorship of the fortress 1851.
COMUS
A favourite Pony given by
King William the IV
TO
LORD FRED FITZCLARENCE
1832 Died 1851
Aged 25 years
Also
The CHIEF
A favourite Old Hunter Given by
King William the IV
TO
LORD FRED FITZCLARENCE
Age 21 years.
These horses were buried here by Lord Fred Fitzclarence Relinquishing the command of the South West District And Lt Governorship of the fortress 1851.
Note
There is obviously a query over the age of Comus.
See also
The memorial to Lord Frederick FitzClarence 300 yards to the east.
