A new national memorial to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II has been officially announced, and its future home will be in London’s historic St. James’s Park.
The British government revealed on Saturday that the memorial will be located in the park, which holds deep historical and personal significance for the late monarch.
According to the government’s statement, the memorial will serve as a place for reflection and community, designed to be of a scale and ambition that reflects Queen Elizabeth II’s immense impact on the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the world.
The chosen site is close to The Mall, the ceremonial route often associated with royal events, and is within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, the residence of her son, King Charles III. It is also near statues of the Queen’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
This location means that visitors to Buckingham Palace will be able to easily visit the monument dedicated to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed that Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy of service and devotion to the nation will always be remembered. He noted that the memorial, located in the heart of London, will offer a place for everyone to honor the late Queen and reflect on the country’s shared history.
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The memorial, which is expected to be either a statue or sculpture, will have its final design revealed by 2026, in time for the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, according to reports from the BBC.
In addition to the main memorial in London, other commemorative projects will be established in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Sunday marks two years since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. She served as Queen for a remarkable 70 years and 214 days. Her final resting place is in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, located within St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
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