Commonwealth Memorial Gates, War memorial at Constitution Hill, London, United Kingdom.
The Commonwealth Memorial Gates feature stone pillars with bronze urns and inscriptions honoring military service members from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Indian subcontinent.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the memorial gates on November 6, 2002, during her Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the five million volunteers who served Britain.
The memorial pavilion displays the names of Victoria Cross and George Cross recipients from various Commonwealth nations, representing their military achievements and dedication.
Visitors can attend the annual Commonwealth Day ceremony at the gates, where commemorative events include the lighting of gas flames in bronze urns.
The Portland Stone pillars contain inscriptions detailing specific military campaigns from both World Wars, preserving the historical record of Commonwealth contributions.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2002
Official opening: November 6, 2002
GPS coordinates: 51.50292,-0.14860
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:44
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