First Recipients of ‘Elizabeth Emblem’ Announced to Commemorate Public Servants Who Died in Line of Duty
November 9, 2024
The first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have been announced by the UK government. The new award, created by King Charles III, will be given to the families of public servants who have died in the line of duty.
The inaugural recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem are:
- The family of Police Constable Andrew Harper, who was killed in 2019 while responding to a burglary.
- The family of Firefighter Stephen Hunt, who died in 2020 while fighting a fire at a tower block.
- The family of Paramedic John Smith, who died in 2021 while attending to a patient.
The Elizabeth Emblem is a gold and silver pin that features the late Queen Elizabeth II’s profile. It is a permanent and visible symbol of the sacrifice made by those who have given their lives in the service of others.
“The Elizabeth Emblem is a fitting tribute to the brave men and women who have died in the line of duty,” said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
The Elizabeth Emblem will be awarded posthumously to the families of public servants who have died in the line of duty since 1992, the year Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. The award will be presented by the monarch or a senior member of the royal family.
The families of the first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have expressed their gratitude for the recognition.
“We are so proud of Andrew and his sacrifice,” said Liz Harper, Andrew Harper’s mother. “The Elizabeth Emblem is a beautiful way to remember him and the other brave people who have died in the line of duty.”
The Elizabeth Emblem is a symbol of the nation’s gratitude to those who have given their lives in the service of others. It is a reminder that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
GOV UK a new article on 2024-11-09 00:01 titled “First recipients of ‘Elizabeth Emblem’ announced to commemorate public servants who died in line of duty”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
21