People across Britain are being asked to vote for their favourite design which could be turned into a memorial for Queen Elizabeth II. The memorial will be based in St James's Park and will act as a lasting tribute to the monarch. This week, the UK Government has launched a public online exhibition showcasing five potential design concepts for the site, with the public asked to give feedback.
Chair of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee Lord Janvrin said: "Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary life of service profoundly touched countless individuals, and she was a figure of great respect and admiration. Memories of her long reign are still fresh for so many of us, and we need to capture the essence of them for future generations. In recognition of this, it is only fitting that we invite the public to express their views on these design concepts. We are delighted to be working with some of the best architects, artists and designers in the world to produce a landmark memorial of outstanding beauty that celebrates and honours the life of Queen Elizabeth II."
The winning design team will then be announced in early Summer 2025. Here is a look at the five designs:
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Foster + Partners’ proposal has a number of elements that have been inspired by John Nash’s original romantic landscape.
Their proposed design includes new figurative sculptures of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Majesty alongside Prince Philip, community gardens, and a Unity Bridge which helps interactive storytelling.
Audio installations and inscriptions will be available across the memorial space, with new proposed gates also installed to allow space for every feature of the proposed design.
This design proposes for “A Bridge of Togetherness”, which would be in the centre of St. James’s Park.
The limestone bridge would form part of a memorial walk made up of a path that resembles ‘lily pads’ which will look like stepping stones.
According to the design, at the centre of the bridge will be a figurative sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a canopy of eight sculptural lilies.
The third proposal design is also made up of a number of parts, all of which would come together to form one memorial.
The design consists of a bridge with falling water, an impressive statue of Queen Elizabeth II, a memorial crossing with stones of the four nations, and a garden for quiet reflection.
This memorial design is centred on a proposed exact cast of an oak tree from Windsor Great Park, which will stand on a plinth in the lake. A curved stone bridge connect the memorial to the rest of the park.
As well as this, there would be a memorial path, made from stones from across Britain, that would have bronze casts of significant objects from the late Queen’s life, along with sound for an interactive experience.
This proposed design is centered around a thread of pathways and landscapes through St James’s Park, including a pair of elegant bridges that will span the lake.
Symbolic spaces for reflection will be set up to invite visitors to form their own personal connection to the Queen’s life and values.
People can give feedback on the designs here.
