The public is invited to view the shortlisted design concepts for
the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, with the official
launch of the online exhibition today. This marks a significant
milestone in the plans to create a lasting tribute to the United
Kingdom's longest-serving monarch.
The proposed design concepts are available to view on the
competition organiser's website at: https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial/gallery
They are the result of a rigorous open competition run by Malcolm
Reading Consultants that attracted a wide range of creative
talent. The five shortlisted teams were selected based on their
relevant experience and the unique skills of their
multi-disciplinary teams.
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, established by the UK
Government and Royal Household in 2023 and chaired by the late
Queen's former Private Secretary , is overseeing the project.
The exhibition launches the Committee's initiative to ensure that
as many people as possible can view and comment on the memorial
proposals as they are developed.
A panel of Committee members will select the winning design
concept and work with the team on the final design, which is
expected to be unveiled in 2026, in what would have been the late
Queen's centenary year. They will also select an artist, through
a separate process, to create a figurative representation of her
for the site on The Mall.
Chair of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, , 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 memorial will be located in St. James's Park, an area of
historical and constitutional significance, which also has a
personal connection to Queen Elizabeth II.
The winning design concept will be subject to further development
and later planning permission. Once the winning team has been
selected, they will also work with the Queen Elizabeth Memorial
Committee to select an artist later this year to design a
suitable figurative representation of the late Queen. Any
figurative representations in the exhibited proposals are purely
for illustrative purposes.
The public is encouraged to view the proposed designs and provide
feedback. The opportunity to give feedback on the exhibition will
close on 19th May at 23:59. The Committee is committed to
ensuring a transparent process that is mindful of public opinion.
Please follow the competition website https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial
for further updates, including the winner announcement, expected
in early summer.
