All details of the national monument to Queen Elizabeth II

The government recently revealed plans to construct a national monument in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of the longest reigning monarch in British history. The UK National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II will be situated in St. James's Park in London, as announced the day before the second anniversary of her passing.

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The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee is made up of government officials, members of the royal family, important stakeholders, and members of the community. They have revealed the site for the new memorial.

London's Heart: A Special Location

A new memorial to honor Queen Elizabeth II is set to be built in St. James’s Park, near The Mall at Marlborough Gate. The memorial will stretch from this area to the lake, encompassing the iconic Blue Bridge.

The government announced that they selected the location because it is close to The Mall, a ceremonial route used for important events like the Coronation in 1953 and the upcoming Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. Many people gathered along the route for her State Funeral in September 2022. The location is also near Buckingham Palace, where she lived for many years, and the Commonwealth headquarters. Additionally, it is close to statues of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, adding a sense of significance to the area.

Artwork To Honor Queen Elizabeth II

In the upcoming months, creative individuals in fields such as art, architecture, and design will have the opportunity to submit their ideas for the memorial. The winning proposal will be revealed in April 2026, aligning with the 100th anniversary of the late Queen's birth.

It is anticipated that individual memorials in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be revealed at a later date.