House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Publication of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee Report
21 April 2026 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government has accepted recommendations to honour Queen Elizabeth's legacy
- National Memorial to be built in St James's Park
- Queen Elizabeth Trust charity to be created
- Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial website to be launched
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.