`` Big Ben '' is officially the name of the 13.5 ton bell inside St Stephen 's Tower , and not the name of the tower itself . British lawmakers want St Stephen 's Tower to be renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II . Clock tower is one of London 's most famous landmarks , home to `` Big Beth bell . Queen celebrates her St Stephen 's -- marking this year on the throne -- 60 years . Other tower at the Clock Tower named after long-serving monarch Queen Victoria .
British lawmakers want St Stephen 's Tower to be renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II . Clock tower is one of London 's most famous landmarks , home to `` Big Beth bell . Queen celebrates her St Stephen 's -- marking this year on the throne -- 60 years . Other tower at the Clock Tower named after long-serving monarch Queen Victoria .