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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Designs Unveiled for Public Feedback

Five diverse concepts for the St James’s Park memorial have been revealed, with public consultation open until May 19 ahead of a 2026 unveiling.

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FILE - General view of Buckingham Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial on the day that marks the 70th anniversary of Britain's Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne, in London, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)
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Overview

  • The shortlisted designs include a bronze Windsor oak tree, a stone lily pad canopy, tranquil royal gardens, a cascading water bridge, and reflective pathways with symbolic themes.
  • The public can view and provide feedback on the proposed designs via an online exhibition managed by Malcolm Reading Consultants.
  • The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, chaired by Lord Janvrin, will select the winning design in early summer 2025 after public input is reviewed.
  • All current statue renderings are illustrative; a sculptor will be appointed later to create a figurative representation of the Queen.
  • The memorial is planned for St James’s Park near Buckingham Palace, with the final design expected to be unveiled in 2026 to mark the late Queen’s centenary.