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Publication of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee Report

21 April 2026

Proposing MP
Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab
Torfaen
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government has accepted recommendations from the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee to honour Queen Elizabeth's legacy with a national memorial, a new charity, and a digital memorial.

Action Requested

I am pleased to announce the acceptance of three key recommendations: a National Memorial in St James’s Park, the creation of the Queen Elizabeth Trust charity, and the launch of the Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial website. A detailed report has been published and copies deposited in Parliament's Libraries.

Key Facts

  • The Government accepted three recommendations from the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.
  • The National Memorial includes statues, a glass bridge, gardens dedicated to the Commonwealth and UK nations, and will be located at Marlborough Gate overlooking the Mall.
  • A £40m endowment from the Government will fund the new Queen Elizabeth Trust charity.
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