New Charity to Honor Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy on Centenary of Her Birth A new charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, is being launched to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, coinciding with the centenary of her birth on 21 April. The initiative, backed by a one-time government grant of £40 million, will be chaired by businessman Sir Damon Buffini and will have King Charles III as its patron. The charity aims to restore shared community spaces, reflecting the late monarch’s lifelong dedication to public service and her belief that “everyone is our neighbour.” The Queen, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, would have turned 100 on 21 April. The centenary is being marked with a series of events, including a global digital memorial where people can share personal memories of her reign. The King and Queen Camilla will visit the British Museum to review plans for a national memorial in St James Park, London, designed by architect Sir Norman Foster. Later that day, they will host a reception at Buckingham Palace, where guests will receive birthday cards from the King. The Princess Royal will officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent’s Park, London, as part of the commemorations. Buckingham Palace has also announced that award-winning historian Dr. Anna Keay will author the official biography of the late monarch. Dr. Keay expressed gratitude for the King’s trust and access to the Queen’s personal and official papers, stating she will strive to “do justice to her life and work.” The Queen Elizabeth Trust will focus on revitalizing underused buildings and green spaces, while also providing communities with the skills and training needed to organize local events.#queen_camilla #king_charles_iii #queen_elizabeth_ii #sir_damon_buffini #sir_norman_foster
