Plans to commemorate the 100th birthday of the late Queen Elizabeth are officially underway.

On Tuesday, August 6, the Royal Parks charity announced that plans to establish a new garden in Regent's Park to commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth have been officially approved.

According to a press release posted on the Royal Parks website, the garden will "complement the park's neighboring historic gardens and introduce innovative sustainability while drawing inspiration from their design principles."

According to the same press release, some of the garden's key features include "a circular pond to enhance wildlife habitat, a central promenade with an accessible platform over the pond, and a vibrant flower garden showcasing species important to the late Queen."

"The approval of the planning permission represents an exciting step forward in the creation of a new garden. Andrew Scattergood, CEO of Royal Parks, said in a written statement.

"The site will add two acres of biodiverse parkland for everyone to enjoy and explore," he added.

Fittingly, the two-acre garden is scheduled to open in 2026 to celebrate the late queen's 100th birthday.

On September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, the late Queen passed away after sitting on the British throne for 70 years.

"The Queen passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral," Kensington Palace announced in a written statement shared at the time of her passing. The King and Queen will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."

The late Queen first ascended the throne in 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. At the time, the Queen was only 25 years old.

Upon her passing, her son, now King Charles, said his mother's death was "a moment of great sadness," adding that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world.

"We deeply mourn the loss of a cherished monarch and much-loved mother. Her loss will be deeply felt by countless people throughout the country, the Commonwealth realm, and around the world."

According to a Royal Parks announcement, a "public engagement session" was held in January to examine how people in neighboring communities thought and felt about the construction of the gardens.

"The response was overwhelmingly positive, with strong enthusiasm for the design, especially its sustainable philosophy," the statement continued. Many participants stated that the gardens provide them with peace, tranquility, and a connection to nature." Nearly all of the participants intend to visit the gardens, with the majority planning to visit at least once a year.