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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Liam Gilliver

Scotland to build £1.4 million memorial of Queen Elizabeth despite slipping popularity of monarchy

Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September, 2022 - (PA Archive)

A £1.4 million permanent memorial of Queen Elizabeth funded by the taxpayer is to be created in Scotland, despite support for the monarchy dropping in polls.

Members of the public are being asked to share their ideas on the memorial’s purpose, design, scale and location through an online engagement portal. The portal also invites “personal memories” of the late Queen and her connection to Scotland.

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