Princess Anne inaugurates Queen Elizabeth II Garden at Regent's Park
The garden includes a circular pond that encourages wildlife, along with flower beds
Princess Anne visited Regent's Park today to pay tribute to the late Queen.
The Princess Royal inaugurated the Queen Elizabeth II Garden, a newly established two-acre memorial area in Regent's Park.
The serene garden, crafted as an accessible space for peaceful reflection in the heart of London, celebrates the life and devoted service of the late queen.
If she were still with us, Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100 today, being born on April 21, 2026.
She passed away on September 8, 2022, at 96 years old, just months after her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Dr. Linda Yeuh, the chair of the Royal Parks, met Princess Anne upon her arrival today.
Members of The Queen Elizabeth II Garden Project later escorted the Princess Royal throughout the grounds.
They detailed the different design aspects and introduced her to the team in charge of maintaining the garden.
During the event, Anne visited the Water Tower, where blacksmith Ian Thackray, a former student of the King's Foundation, shared insights on the water feature he designed.
The mother of two was then gifted a gilded metal flower, specially made for the memorial location.
A reception in the garden followed, which included the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, the Heritage Minister, and representatives from the Royal Parks and the Queen Elizabeth II Garden Project.
The Princess Royal concluded the ceremony by revealing a plaque, officially opening the space developed through a partnership between the Royal Parks and HTA Design.
The garden includes a circular pond that encourages wildlife, along with flower beds featuring plants that were meaningful to the late Queen.
Guests can also enjoy beautiful views across Regent's Park from a special viewing platform.
Environmental sustainability is a core focus of the project, with climate-resilient plants and an expected increase in biodiversity by 184 percent.
This memorial area, highlighting sustainable horticulture practices, will open to the public for the first time on April 27, 2026, shortly after today’s official launch.