Queen Elizabeth II - candidate memorials

[vaud]

News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9w8wlqxxl0o

5 designs shown here:
https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queeneliza...


I'm unsure which I like the most (less keen on the lillypads at first glance) but clearly a lot of thought by some top designers.

No doubt it will be a divisive topic.

PS. Respectfully, any republicans posting show some respect even if you disagree with the monarchy as a principle. The thread is intended to be about artistic and design merit rather than monarchy vs other options.

[phil4]

a lot of bridges

[z4RRSchris]

all i can say is there is no way they will be on budget, hetherwixk is a complete expert at rinsing the public purse.

[OutInTheShed]

phil4 said:

a lot of bridges

The 'second Severn crossing' has a plaque saying it's the 'Prince of Wales Bridge'.

Should that be updated to the 'king bridge?

[SydneyBridge]

The budget is £23m to around £40m
Definately one of the ones on horseback
This one

Edited by SydneyBridge on Wednesday 7th May 17:21

[ChocolateFrog]

I guess the lilly one looks ok.

The tree one looks ste.

£40m doesn't buy much these days.

[rohrl]

She loved horses so that seems appropriate.

[Yertis]

The horse.

What's the obsession with bridges?

[Sway]

Think the bridge is part of the overall intention for that part of SJP.

Personally think a properly huge bronze sculpture of her on horseback is a must.

Also really like the idea she had for her wedding dress (iirc) of having the national plant from each of the commonwealth nations included is a good idea.