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New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

Summary

The UK government is creating the Queen Elizabeth Trust with a £40 million fund to honor Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The charity, supported by King Charles III, will improve community spaces and support local events, reflecting the Queen’s dedication to public service.

Key Facts

  • The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new charity funded by the UK government with £40 million.
  • King Charles III will serve as the patron of the charity.
  • The charity aims to restore shared community spaces like parks and buildings.
  • It also plans to help people get skills and training to organize local events.
  • Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1924, and died in 2022 at age 96.
  • The charity is one of three projects to remember the Queen’s public service.
  • On her 100th birthday, the Royal Family is holding several events, including a visit to the British Museum and a reception at Buckingham Palace.
  • Award-winning historian Dr. Anna Keay will write the Queen’s official biography using her papers and interviews with people who knew her.
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