A memorial garden to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II will be created in Regent’s Park.
The Royal Parks’ plans for a two-acre garden on the site of a disused plant nursery in the heart of the London park that will be free to the public have now been approved. The garden will include plants that were significant to Elizabeth II, with a straight path through it to “represent the late Queen’s unwavering loyalty and service with each end offering a moment of quiet reflection”.
It was given planning permission by Westminster Council and is expected to open in 2026 to mark what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday.
The garden will pay homage to the late Queen by using plants significant to the late monarch or with royal associations including Narcissus Diamond Jubilee and Tulipa Royal Celebration. It will also feature her favourite plants like Lily of the Valley which were included in her 1953 coronation bouquet.
The space will feature diverse habitats such as nectar-rich planting, meadows, woodlands, and hedgerows with climate-resilient plants to attract wildlife.
Andrew Scattergood, chief executive of The Royal Parks, said: “The approval of planning permission marks an exciting step forward in the creation of the new garden, which is designed to be a tranquil space for reflection, accessible to all."
“It provides a serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.”
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