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The bronze equestrian statue of King Edward VII on a tall rectangular stone pedestal occupies a prime location in the middle of the central axis between the Cunard Building and the river. The statue, by Sir William Goscombe John, was commissioned following the death of the king in 1910 and was originally intended to be located outside the south entrance to St. George's Hall. However, after much wrangling it was decided that it should be placed in its current location and the sculpture was unveiled in 1921, almost 11 years after being commissioned.

The monument is grade II-listed (English Heritage Building ID: 214153 Link British Listed Buildings).

The large building in the background, is the Port of Liverpool Building which was erected as the head office of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. A monumental structure in the Edwardian Baroque style with pediments and tall lantern towers, it was designed by Briggs, Wolstenholme and Thorneley following an architectural competition in 1901. On completion, in 1907, the building was seen as a symbol of Liverpool's national importance, and of the role of the Board in service of the Empire. It is a grade II* listed building (ENGLISH HERITAGE BUILDING ID: 214149 Link British Listed Buildings).