The principal elements of this memorial are a large square plinth, surrounded by bas-relief panels, and a statue on a tall pedestal. The square plinth is mounted on two steps, and is hollow-sided with rounded corners. Its base is shaped as a seat with a hollowed back-rest. On its sides are large bas-relief panels portraying groups of eminent Victorians, framed by bronze pilasters. Its corners are occupied by exuberantly executed high-relief representations of Wisdom, Truth, Liberty and Justice surrounded by angels and putti. On top of the plinth, seated lions at the corners guard a tall tapered pedestal on which stands the statue of the Queen, facing the Town Hall. She is shown as elderly but sternly regal and holding a mace.