- St James's Park, London announced as location for the UK's national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
- The site was chosen due to its historical significance and personal connection to the late Queen, as well as its proximity to the ceremonial route of The Mall
- The memorial will reflect Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary life of service and provide a space for pause and reflection
The site for the new national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial has today (7th September 2024) been announced as St James's Park, London.
The memorial site will include the area of St James's Park adjacent to The Mall at Marlborough Gate, and land surrounding the pathway down to the lake, including the Blue Bridge.
The site was chosen because of its close proximity to the ceremonial route of The Mall, its historical and constitutional significance and personal connection to Queen Elizabeth. It is close to Buckingham Palace - the Monarch's official residence - the Commonwealth headquarters, and statues of her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
The Committee - established by the UK Government and Royal Household in 2023 - considered various options for the location and engaged with the wider public and with key stakeholders and experts across the four nations of the UK to ensure their feedback was considered.
The UK Government will support the successful proposals, and will work closely with the Committee as plans develop. In recognition of the impact Her late Majesty had across the UK, the UK Government will also make available funding for memorial projects in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
