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hey everyone welcome back to our Channel today we've got some exciting news about a new tribute to Queen Elizabeth II that's coming to London so let's dive in an official Memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II is set to be installed in St james' Park in London the memorial will likely be a statue or sculpture and the final design is expected to be unveiled by 2026 which will Mark the Centenary of Queen Elizabeth's birth Earth The Chosen location is not far from the mall making it a convenient spot for tourists visiting Buckingham Palace it's a fitting tribute for Britain's longest reigning monarch after her passing a special committee was formed by the government and the Royal household to find a suitable way to honor her Legacy this committee has been tasked with designing a permanent Memorial the memorial will be placed in St james' Park between the malor gate and a small blue Bridge across the pond this area has deep Royal connections with nearby memorials to Queen Victoria and statues of King George V 6 and Queen Elizabeth the late Queen's parents the mall which leads up to Buckingham Palace is known for its ceremonial significance making this new Memorial even more meaningful in addition to the Statue there are plans for a wider commemoration scheme this could involve creating new facilities or services for the community similar to how King George V's memory is honored with sports fields and Parks across the country the Queen Elizabeth Memorial committee led by Lord janin will present their recommendations to the king and the Prime Minister it's worth noting that there are strict controls on how the late Queen is commemorated with the cabinet office requiring official permission for any public naming in her honor this weekend marks the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and King Charles III is expected to be in Scotland for private reflection as such anniversaries are usually observed privately that's all for today's update on the new memorial for Queen Elizabeth II be sure to like comment and subscribe for more news and updates thanks for watching and we'll see you next time