King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial

Overview

Located in central London between The Mall and Carlton Gardens, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial is a tribute to King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth. The memorial was completed in 2009 and features a Grade II-listed statue of George VI, created by William McMillan and unveiled by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1955. The updated memorial includes a statue of the Queen Mother by Philip Jackson, a relief sculpture by Paul Day and an architectural setting by Donald Buttress and Donald Insall. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the updated memorial in 2009.

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