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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 Qu [2D [K Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee to honour Queen Elizabeth's legacy with [K a national memorial, a new charity, and a digital memorial.

Action Requested

I am pleased to announce the acceptance of three key [3D [K key recommendations: a National Memorial in St James’s Park, the creation o [1D [K of the Queen Elizabeth Trust charity, and the launch of the Queen Elizabeth [9D [K Elizabeth Digital Memorial website. A detailed report has been published an [2D [K and copies deposited in Parliament's Libraries.

Key Facts

  • The Government accepted three recommendations from the Qu [2D [K Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.
  • The National Memorial includes statu [5D [K statues, a glass bridge, gardens dedicated to the Commonwealth and UK natio [5D [K nations, and will be located at Marlborough Gate overlooking the Mall.
  • A [1D [K A £40m endowment from the Government will fund the new Queen Elizabeth Trus [4D [K Trust charity.
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