THE NEW ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S STATUE by The Royal London Hospital Museum published on 2017-11-22T12:34:09Z Now return to the reception area just outside the atrium and exit the hospital. Cross over the road and stop in front of the statue of Queen Alexandra. In 1887, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra visited the hospital to open the Medical College building and nurses’ home. Princess Alexandra paid a visit to Joseph which touched him deeply. This statue also features a relief which shows the Finsen Light department, made possible by Princess Alexandra who acquired the first Finsen lamp for the hospital in 1900. She became the hospital’s President in 1904. In 1902, shortly before Edward VII was to be crowned, he was diagnosed with appendicitis. Frederick Treves performed the very risky operation which saved the King’s life. Walk behind the statue and continue to the road ahead. This is Newark Street. Turn right and continue along Newark Street until you reach the entrance gate to the Royal London Hospital Museum which is in the former St Philip’s Church. Stop when you reach the gate, and begin part 6. Genre Historical walking tour