Summary
There are plans to build a national monument for the late Queen Elizabeth II in St James's Park, London. The monument will include a statue of her standing, not on horseback, as part of a larger memorial design near Buckingham Palace. The final design will be revealed in April 2026 to mark the Queen's centenary.
Key Facts
- The statue will show Queen Elizabeth II standing, not riding a horse, as previously shown in illustrations.
- The memorial will have three statues and a bridge with a glass decoration shaped like a tiara.
- Karen Newman, who made waxworks at Madame Tussauds, will create a smaller sculpture for the memorial.
- The main statue will be near Marlborough Gate in St James's Park, close to other monuments of her parents.
- King Charles has been consulted on the memorial plans.
- Martin Jennings is designing the main statue to emphasize the Queen's role as head of state.
- The total budget for the project is estimated between £23 million and £46 million.
- The anti-monarchy group, Republic, has criticized the project cost, suggesting the royals should pay for it.
