"The national memorial will comprise two statues, of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in St James's Park, a replacement for the existing narrow footbridge over the lake, and a wind sculpture off to one side."
"The British Museum display shows off pocket-sized models of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, alongside a larger model of the wind sculpture, which can be politely described as a drape of fabric cast from metal."
"Probably most interesting though, is the large landscape model of St James's Park in the centre that shows the layout of the sculptures in relationship to the rest of the park."
"The exhibition is also open to the public now - and will be in the British Museum's reading room until 21st June 2026."
The British Museum features an exhibition displaying plans for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The memorial will include two statues and a wind sculpture in St James's Park. The exhibition showcases pocket-sized models of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, along with a larger model of the wind sculpture. A landscape model of St James's Park illustrates the sculptures' layout. The exhibition opened on 21st April, coinciding with the Queen's 100th birthday, and will be available until 21st June 2026.
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