The Scottish Government announces a new Scotland Legacy Group tasked with designing the memorial.
Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary seven-decade reign will soon be celebrated with a permanent tribute.
The committee will develop proposals to be presented to the First Minister, who will then bring them to King Charles, ensuring that the Queen’s legacy is commemorated with appropriate grandeur.
At the helm is Dr. Joseph Morrow, Lord Lyon King of Arms, who described the role as “an honor and a responsibility” and promised a memorial that reflects a unique cultural identity.
With him is a distinguished team spanning academia, the arts and government.
Dr. Anna Keay, director of the Landmark Trust and member of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee; Professor Chandrika Kaul, modern history academic at St. Andrews; retired Lt. Col. Johnny Stewart; and leading cultural figures Leonie Bell, Anne Lyden and Helen Webster will attend.
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson highlighted the deep devotion Scots showed during the Queen’s motorcade from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
“Queen Elizabeth meant so much to so many people,” he said.
“It is only right that we honor her remarkable life of public service with a memorial that captures that admiration.”
Dr Morrow added: “We aim to create a space that feels distinctly Scottish as we celebrate her life and service.”
