Public Invited to Share Views on Memorial to Honour Late Queen
The public is being encouraged to contribute ideas about a memorial to honour the late Queen, with five shortlisted designs unveiled for consideration. The initiative, led by a committee responsible for selecting the winning design, aims to engage the public in the process and ensure that the final memorial is a fitting tribute to the monarch who reigned for seven decades.
According to Baroness Amos, a member of the committee, "We want public engagement, we want the public to comment on these proposals, because we want them to feel part of it." Speaking to the BBC, Baroness Amos highlighted the late Queen’s commitment to meeting people and engaging with them, saying "So much of what the late Queen was about was meeting people and engaging with them."
The memorial is intended to be a lasting legacy to the late Queen, who died at the age of 96. As Baroness Amos noted, "This is about an extraordinary woman and an extraordinary reign, about her commitment to public service, her duty, her commitment to the community, to the nation and the Commonwealth." The committee is seeking feedback on the shortlisted designs, which have been submitted by five teams of architects and designers.
The shortlisted teams are: Foster + Partners with Yinka Shonibare and Michel Desvigne Paysagiste; Heatherwick Studio with Halima Cassell, MRG Studio, Webb Yates and Arup; J&L Gibbons with Michael Levine RDI, William Matthews Associates, Structure Workshop and Arup; Tom Stuart-Smith with Jamie Fobert Architects, Adam Lowe (Factum Arte) and Structure Workshop; and WilkinsonEyre with Lisa Vandy and Fiona Clark, Andy Sturgeon Design, Atelier One and Hilson Moran.
The public can share their views on the designs and contribute ideas for the memorial through a dedicated consultation process. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that the memorial is a meaningful and lasting tribute to the late Queen. As reported by the BBC, the committee is committed to engaging with the public and incorporating their feedback into the design selection process.
The selection of the winning design will be made by the committee, taking into account the public feedback and the design teams’ submissions. The BBC understands that the committee is seeking a design that reflects the late Queen’s values and legacy, and that is accessible and meaningful to the public.
The news of the public consultation and the unveiling of the shortlisted designs has been welcomed by many, who see it as an opportunity to pay tribute to the late Queen and to contribute to the design of a lasting memorial. The consultation process is open to everyone, and the public is encouraged to share their views and ideas on the designs.
The memorial is expected to be a significant landmark, and its design will be closely watched by many. Further details on the consultation process can be found on the relevant government website.
