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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
UK chooses statues and glass bridge design for Queen Elizabeth memorial
A digital illustration shows a statue of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, by Foster + Partners led by British architect Lord Norman Foster, which has been selected as one of the winning entries for the national memorial in St James's Park in London, in this undated handout picture. Image: Foster + Partners/Handout via REUTERS A memorial to honour Queen Elizabeth in London's St James's Park will feature a statue of Britain's longest-reigning monarch on horseback, another of her arm-in-arm with her husband Prince Philip and a glass bridge, the project committee said. Elizabeth II died at her Scottish castle on September 8 2022 after more than seven decades on the throne. She was 96. Her death provoked days of mourning and tributes from around the country and the world. St James's Park, which is located opposite Buckingham Palace, was chosen as the best site to pay tribute to her reign and under the plan announced on Tuesday the park will be reshaped, with two new areas of gardens and two new gates. The committee chose the plans drawn up by Foster + Partners, a firm headed by Norman Foster, one of Britain's most influential architects, who is known for the Gherkin building in London's financial district and the Reichstag dome in Berlin. Foster, 90, knew Elizabeth personally after she appointed him to the Order of Merit for services to architecture in 1997 and he said his idea was to use the site to narrate her legacy and the extraordinary story of her life. The new glass bridge is inspired by the tiara she wore at her wedding while the two gates and two gardens reflect the way Elizabeth balanced tradition and modernity, public duty and private faith, and Britain and the Commonwealth, Foster said. 'It's creating something which is timeless and reaches across all ages and interests and conveys the values of Her Majesty, which were a mixture of the formal and delightful informality,' he told BBC Radio. The design will be finalised by April 2026 and the memorial could be completed one to two years after that, Foster said.
AsiaOne
a day ago
- General
- AsiaOne
UK chooses statues and glass bridge design for Queen Elizabeth memorial, World News
LONDON - A memorial to honour Queen Elizabeth in London's St James's Park will feature a statue of Britain's longest-reigning monarch on horseback, another of her arm-in-arm with her husband Prince Philip and a glass bridge, the project committee said. Elizabeth II died at her Scottish castle on Sept 8, 2022, after more than seven decades on the throne. She was 96. Her death provoked days of mourning and tributes from across the country and the world. St James's Park, which is located opposite Buckingham Palace, was chosen as the best site to pay tribute to her reign, and under the plan announced on Tuesday (June 24) the park will be reshaped, with two new areas of gardens and two new gates. The committee chose the plans drawn up by Foster + Partners, a firm headed by Norman Foster, one of Britain's most influential architects, who is known for the Gherkin building in London's financial district and the Reichstag dome in Berlin. Foster, 90, knew Elizabeth personally after she appointed him to the Order of Merit for services to architecture in 1997, and he said his idea was to use the site to narrate her legacy and the extraordinary story of her life. The new glass bridge is inspired by the tiara she wore at her wedding while the two gates and two gardens reflect the way Elizabeth balanced tradition and modernity, public duty and private faith, and Britain and the Commonwealth, Foster said. "It's really creating something which is timeless, and reaches across all ages and interests and conveys the values of Her Majesty, which were a mixture of the formal informality," he told BBC Radio. The design will be finalised by April 2026 and the memorial could be completed one to two years after that, Foster said. [[nid:718910]]
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
General Hospital spoilers: Is Sonny's bold offer to Natalia the game-changer, while Ava and Elizabeth face tough choices?
Wednesday's General Hospital episode will bring some serious planning and emotional confrontations. Dante meets Brook Lynn to discuss Gio's current state and agrees they must join forces to help him. Both are worried about how Gio is coping and feel that working together might be their best chance to reach him and offer support. The two are clearly trying to do what's best, even if they aren't sure Gio will respond well. Cody gets a favor from Tracy—with a price Over at another tense meeting, Tracy calls Cody in for a talk. While she's thankful to him for protecting her during the ketamine scandal, she's not just here to say thank you. Cody had claimed he accidentally left a drug vial in her car, taking the heat off her. Tracy now offers a reward for his help but adds a new request to the deal. Though she doesn't share the details, Cody agrees to go along with whatever she has planned next. Tracy's not done pulling strings—and Cody might be more involved than he expected. Willow stands up to Michael (and digs in on her plan). Click to watch today's brand-new #GH - RIGHT NOW! ⤵️ #GeneralHospital Elizabeth learns Kristina's secret—now what? At the hospital, Martin is recovering from his recent fall, dealing with back pain while waiting for further updates. During his visit, Ric shows up, and Martin takes a jab at him, noting how Ric always seems to get under a particular woman's skin—most likely Alexis. Later, Alexis catches up with Elizabeth, who now knows the truth: Kristina mistakenly tampered with the wrong vehicle's brakes. Alexis urges Elizabeth to stay quiet, worried that a police report could put Kristina behind bars. Though hesitant, Elizabeth agrees not to say anything, even if it weighs on her conscience. Meanwhile, Lucas watches Ric and Elizabeth talk and wonders aloud whether Liz might be leading Ric on. Elizabeth doesn't dodge the question—she asks directly if that's really how things appear. Ava gets suspicious and Sonny pushes forward Elsewhere, Ava isn't her calm self. She vents her anger and calls someone a 'lying liar.' While it's unclear if her frustration is aimed at Cody or if it connects to the brake-cutting incident, one thing's for sure: Ava smells something fishy and won't stay quiet much longer. Sonny, on the other hand, continues maneuvering behind the scenes. He speaks with someone about a key decision and wants a clear answer. The conversation might involve Natalia, who's still thinking about relocating to Belize and starting fresh. At the same time, Marco could be about to act by handing over some serious evidence to secrets pile up and alliances shift, everyone's next move could change everything in Port Charles.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
General Hospital Spoilers, June 25 Episode: Will Dante and Brook Lynn Be Able to Save Gio?
General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday, June 25, reveal a packed episode with tense conversations, surprising alliances, and shifting dynamics. Dante and Brook Lynn plan how to help Gio, Cody gets a new mission from Tracy, and Ava grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Martin faces medical trouble and Elizabeth is caught between protecting Kristina and telling the truth. Dante meets with Brook Lynn and tells her they'll need to work together if they want to reach Gio. They're both worried about how Gio is handling things and believe a united front may be the key to helping him. What does Tracy want from Cody now? Elsewhere, Tracy sits down with Cody to discuss a reward for covering for her during the ketamine investigation. Cody had claimed he left the vial in Tracy's car after a horse procedure, saving her from suspicion. While she plans to pay him for his loyalty, she also gives him a new task. Cody agrees to follow through on her next request, but what that is remains to be seen. At the hospital, Martin recovers from his fall during the press conference. He hurt his back and now awaits an update about his injury. When Ric visits, Martin makes a comment about how Ric always manages to irritate a certain woman, most likely Alexis. Will Elizabeth protect Kristina's secret? Alexis later asks to speak with Elizabeth, who is now aware that Kristina accidentally cut the brakes on the wrong car. Alexis wants to be sure Elizabeth won't report Kristina's actions. Despite her concerns, Elizabeth agrees not to go to the police and risk Kristina going to jail. Meanwhile, Lucas sees Ric and Elizabeth sharing a moment and questions if Liz is leading Ric on. She directly asks him if that's how it looks. Ava, on the other hand, grows angry and mutters about a 'lying liar.' It's unclear if she's upset with Cody or if this ties into Kristina's plot against Ric. Either way, Ava is not happy and may start asking tough questions. Sonny continues his efforts to protect his interests and speaks with someone about an important decision. He asks what their answer is going to be, which may involve Natalia. She's still deciding whether to accept a deal and start over in Belize. Marco might also take action by delivering the incriminating evidence to Justine.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Hollywood is not the centre of film world, says Cate Blanchett in swipe at Trump tariffs
'Hollywood, such as it is, is a chimera,' she in an interview in London. 'The number of times I've worked on American terra firma, I could probably count on one hand. Invariably, you will shoot out of country.' Australian-born Blanchett (56) pointed to her breakout role in 1998's Elizabeth as a prime example of the industry's cross-cultural make-up. She said: 'Queen Elizabeth was played by an Australian – me, directed by a man from Bollywood [Shekhar Kapur], filmed in the UK. That's the reality of how films are made.' Her comments come weeks after the president announced plan to 'make movies American again' with steep tariffs on productions made outside the US. The proposed move has rattled the global film community and raised concerns about the future of international collaboration. I've thought as much about the Chinese and Indian film industries as I have about Hollywood Blanchett, who holds American citizenship but is unable to vote there, made it clear that her artistic choices have never been bound by borders. She said: 'I've thought as much about the Chinese and Indian film industries as I have about Hollywood. The Australian industry, where I come from, is small by scale, but culturally it was incredibly rich when I was growing up.' Now based in the UK with her husband, playwright Andrew Upton, Blanchett, who is also a UNHCR goodwill ambassador, said working abroad had always been part of the draw, adding: 'If you have the chance to travel and work in other cultures, why wouldn't you?' In May, Mr Trump first said he had authorised the Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative to impose a 100pc tariff 'on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands'. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death,' he wrote on Truth Social, complaining that other countries 'are offering all sorts of incentives to draw' filmmakers and studios away from the US. 'This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!' It was not clear how any such tariff on international productions could be implemented. It is common for both large and smaller films to include production in both the US and other countries. Several recent major movies produced by US studios were shot outside America, including Deadpool & Wolverine, Wicked and Gladiator II. Wicked was primarily filmed in the UK, with a significant portion of the production taking place at Sky Studios Elstree in Hertfordshire.
