Designs for Memorials in Honor of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and The Commonwealth Approved

Lord Foster has WON the design contest for The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial. For Lord Foster's design plans, St. James's Park will have transformations to commemorate The Commonwealth, The late Queen, and The late Duke of Edinburgh. Marlborough Gate will be renamed to Queen Elizabeth II's Place and will have a statue of Elizabeth II on horseback. The statue will overlook The Mall.

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Design concept for the equestrian statue
of Elizabeth II

The Blue Bridge in St. James's Park will be taken out and the new bridge will be built separately and brought down the Thames and brought into the park in one night. The design of the bridge is based on Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara, the same tiara Elizabeth II wore on her 1947 wedding day.

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Design concept for the new bridge, made of translucent
glass

On the opposite side of the bridge a statue commemorating The late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, will be erected. The statue will be of a young Elizabeth and Philip standing side by side. There will also be added a Prince Philip's Gate to St. James's.

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Design concept for the Elizabeth-Philip statue

The revamped St. James's Park will also feature two gardens commemorating The Commonwealth. The entire project is estimated to be between £23 and £46 million, according to the BBC. There is no set due date to the project.

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Design concept for the new gardens