Heatherwick Studio and Halima Cassell are proud to reveal our shortlisted design for the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

Bridge of Togetherness

Our design is rooted in the idea of togetherness. A physical expression of what the Queen stood for above all else, which is unity. At its heart will be a new gathering place in the centre of St. James’s Park, experienced as part of a memorial walk. This will honour her 70-year reign, with the path expressed as 70 lily pads, each like stepping stones, bearing reflections from voices across the Commonwealth and Realms.

At the very centre of the bridge will be figurative sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II, protected by a canopy of eight sculptural lilies framing her presence in this historic landscape. Crafted from limestone, the design celebrates materials that age with dignity. Like her legacy, it is quietly monumental.

A memorial grown from the landscape, open to people throughout the world from every walk of life.

We’re delighted to be working with:

Arup
MRG Studio
Giles Quarme
Webb Yates Engineers
Territory Studio
Montagu Evans
Aequitas Global
The Stonemasonry Company Limited
2-3 Degrees
Barker Langham
Speirs Major Light Architecture
CAE – Centre for Accessible Environments
Stuart A Johnson
Exigere
Teresa Rumble
Pierre Bidaud
Goddard Consulting LLP
AECOM
Tim O’Hare Associates LLP
Irritech Limited

We are one of five shortlisted teams. The final design will be formally announced in April 2026, to coincide with what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s hundredth birthday year.

Find out more, and leave your feedback on the different schemes, via this link.