Late Queen’s common sense will be used to guide permanent memorial in her honour
The late Queen’s “relentless common sense” will shape plans for the permanent memorial and legacy programme in her honour, the former royal aide leading the project has said.
Lord Janvrin, who is chair of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, said Elizabeth II’s practical views will be in the back of his mind as he embarks on the task of creating a lasting tribute to the nation’s longest reigning monarch.
Key figures from across British public life have been appointed to join Lord Janvrin on the committee, including Baroness Amos, and anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes – deputy chief executive of The Diana Award.
The Diana Award charity was set up to promote the legacy of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Mr Holmes, who at 35 is the youngest member of the committee, was made a Queen’s Young Leader in 2017 and presented with his
