The official name will change from the Clock Tower to the Elizabeth Tower. Most people know the tower by its nickname Big Ben, but that's actually the name of the 13½-ton bell inside it. This is not the first time a part of the Palace of Westminster has been renamed in honour of a monarch.

Did Big Ben get renamed?

In 2012, the tower commonly called Big Ben was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen. It is the most recent twist in a long history of confusing names and nicknames. This latest appellation just adds to the glorious complexity.

What did they rename Big Ben?

The clock tower widely known as Big Ben is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen, the House of Commons has confirmed. It follows a campaign, backed by most MPs and the three main party leaders, to rename the tower in recognition of the Queen's 60 year reign.