US EditionGlass bridge inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's wedding tiara among plans for national memorial
- Foster + Partners secured the commission to create a publicly funded $62 million memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, located within St James's Park in London.
- The design was chosen from five finalists through input from a public vote, stakeholders, and cultural experts without King Charles's involvement.
- Key features include a translucent glass unity bridge inspired by the Queen's 1947 wedding tiara, statues of Elizabeth and Prince Philip, gardens, and winding paths.
- Lord Foster described the memorial as a 'gentler, quieter, more contemplative' tribute symbolizing the Queen as a unifying figure, while Lord Janvrin praised its sensitivity and tiara-inspired design.
- The final design is scheduled for formal announcement in April 2026, coinciding with the Queen's centenary and amid declining government arts funding.
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Design for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Features a Tiara-Inspired Bridge
LONDON — A translucent glass bridge representing the tiara that Queen Elizabeth II wore on her wedding day and a pair of statues honoring the British monarch are central features in the design of a memorial to be built in…
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