A masterplan for a permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in St James’s Park, London, features bronze statues of the Queen in Garter robes and Prince Philip in Naval uniform, a glass bridge inspired by Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, a bust of the Queen, a Commonwealth Wind Sculpture, and gardens reflecting the Commonwealth and UK nations.

The project includes three pillars: a new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust; a Digital Memorial to archive public memories, digitising the Court Circular and collecting crowdsourced recollections via Queenelizabeth.com, with contributions from notable figures such as Olympian Tom Daley.

The Trust’s interim chief executive emphasizes reviving public spaces—community centres and green spaces—through inclusive, community-led regeneration.

The Memorial Committee, formed in 2023 with expert consultation and government funding across the UK nations, coordinated closely with the King during planning.

The memorial aims to provide a space for reflection and public benefit, aligned with the Queen’s public-service ethos, and was approved by the Prime Minister in spring 2026 after consultations with arts, history, and heritage experts.

A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, will be launched with a one-off £40 million government endowment to fund local projects and regenerate community assets nationwide, with Royal Patronage confirmed.

Chaired by Sir Damon Buffini, the Trust intends to fund community-focused regeneration projects across the UK, with the first project expected by year’s end.

The trust’s creation and the king’s support reflect the late Queen’s public-service ethos, guiding regeneration of public spaces under Royal Patronage.

Prime Minister and Committee Chair highlight that the memorial should offer a reflective public space and benefit communities through the Trust and Digital Memorial initiatives.

Public exhibitions of models and details are planned at the National Museum of Scotland, Cardiff’s Millennium Centre, and Hillsborough Castle on April 24 to enable nationwide viewing before the London unveiling.

On April 24, specific venues will host displays of maquettes and scale models to engage the public across the UK ahead of the memorial’s completion.

The memorial is targeted for completion in 2028, with Foster + Partners and the Queen Elizabeth Trust continuing development of the project.