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Foster + Partners' winning design includes a bridge that will feature a cast-glass balustrade inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's wedding tiara.
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Queen Elizabeth II, as portrayed by Olivia Colman (left) Imelda Staunton (center) and Claire Foy (right). Netflix hide caption
As 'The Crown' ends, Imelda Staunton tells NPR that 'the experiment paid off'
At Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the royal family pose at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953. Universal History Archive/Getty Images hide caption
Mourners photograph the funeral procession as they gather to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II outside the Palace of Westminster and the houses of Parliament in London on Monday. The final leg of Monday's journey for Queen Elizabeth II, who served as the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, follows a state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a procession through the city. Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR hide caption
Queen Elizabeth II rides on an elephant during one of her three official visits to India. This photo is from February 1961. AFP via Getty Images hide caption
India reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death with grief, anger — but mainly indifference
Anjelo Disons poses for a picture after speaking about his views on the recent events surrounding the queen's death and the monarchy at the Peckham Festival in London. Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR hide caption
Groups of people camp outside Buckingham Palace in London. Europa Press via Getty Images hide caption
Souvenir shops sell memorabilia of the late Queen Elizabeth II near Buckingham Palace in London. Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR hide caption
Pallbearers from the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, prepare to carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London on Wednesday to lie in state following a procession from Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth's funeral is Monday. Ben Stansall/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
This portion of the line ran between the National COVID Memorial Wall and the Thames River, with a view of the Houses of Parliament on the other side. Rachel Treisman/NPR hide caption
Members of the public stand in the queue as they wait in line to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London on Thursday. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
After Queen Elizabeth II's death was announced, Wikipedia editors discussed which historical photo to use for her page. Wikipedia hide caption
Fastest 'was' in the West: Inside Wikipedia's race to cover the queen's death
Grenadier Guards flank the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London on Wednesday. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, leaves from from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
How the U.K. plans to keep world leaders safe as they arrive for the queen's funeral
Mourners gather to lay flowers outside Windsor Castle in Berkshire following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images hide caption
King Charles III has a history of wading into politics. Above, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, visits Tretower Court on July 5, 2018 in Crickhowell, Wales. Chris Jackson/Getty Images hide caption
Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2012. Eddie Mulholland/WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption
Queen Elizabeth II poses in her coronation attire in the throne room of Buckingham Palace in London, after her coronation on June 2, 1953. AP hide caption
Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who brought stability to a changing nation
Queen Elizabeth II walks on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption
June 2: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Color parade during the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Hannah McKay/Reuters hide caption
A screen in London's Piccadilly Circus displays a countdown to Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. Alberto Pezzali/AP hide caption
Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee comes at a challenging time for Britain's monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II and President Biden walk at Windsor Castle on Sunday in Windsor, England. This is Biden's first private meeting with Queen Elizabeth II since becoming president. Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage hide caption