National memorial to Queen Elizabeth II approved in London

Plans for a national memorial honouring Queen Elizabeth II have been officially approved in London. Located in St James’s Park near Buckingham Palace, the project will feature statues of the Queen and Prince Philip alongside a redesigned commemorative landscape.

Led by Foster + Partners, the multidisciplinary team includes Michel Desvigne Paysagiste, responsible for the landscape design of a memorial path and gardens celebrating the UK and the Commonwealth. 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026