Early stages of plans to create a permanent memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and launch a national legacy initiative in her honor in 2026 were unveiled by the UK government on Sunday.
The “fitting tribute” to Britain’s longest-reigning queen, who passed away in September of last year at the age of 96 after spending 70 years in power, will be displayed in time for her 100th birthday.
According to the Cabinet Office, a recently established body called the Queen Elizabeth memorial committee will evaluate and suggest ideas for the memorial and legacy program.
The independent body, which will be led by Robin Janvrin, a former private secretary to the late queen, will take into account her life, her years of public service, and the causes she backed, it was noted.
Janvrin, a member of parliament’s unelected House of Lords chamber, called his appointment “an honour”.
“It will be a unique challenge to try to capture for future generations Her Late Majesty’s extraordinary contribution to our national life throughout her very long reign,” he added.
Senior royal, political, and other leaders as well as professionals will be chosen to serve on the group, which will create ideas and make recommendations to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and her heir, King Charles III.
During the planning stage, the group will also look for suggestions from the general public.
The administration declared that it will back the ideas and take financial possibilities into account.
“Queen Elizabeth II was our longest reigning monarch and greatest public servant,” Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said.
“Lord Janvrin will now begin the important work of designing a fitting tribute to her legacy of service to our nation and the Commonwealth.”
