Queen Elizabeth memorial to feature Prince Phillip tribute and translucent bridge
Inside plans for national memorial to Queen Elizabeth
- Renowned architect Lord Foster has won the bid to design the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, a project set to transform St James’s Park.
- The memorial will feature a statue of the Queen at a new Queen Elizabeth II Place, a Prince Philip Gate with a statue of Philip, and a 'family of gardens'.
- A central element is a translucent, glass unity bridge inspired by the Queen’s wedding tiara, symbolising her as a unifying force.
- Lord Foster described his 'light touch' design as aiming to enhance the park while preserving its familiar feel, with completion expected by 2026.
- The winning design was selected by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, and Lord Foster stated that any past disagreements with the King are now insignificant.