"King Charles is set to attend the dedication of the UK's first memorial to LGBTQ+ servicemen and women. The monarch, who has never publicly commented on LGBTQ+ rights, will lay flowers at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Monday (27 October), during the unveiling of the monument. After the ceremony, he will meet LGBTQ+ veterans, including those who were affected by past discrimination."
"Up until 2000, LGBTQ+ people were not allowed to serve in the army, air force or navy. Many veterans were court-martialled or forced to leave without an income or pension. Under the policy, anyone even just thought to be gay or transgender could be subjected to sometimes-brutal interrogation and dismissal. A spokesperson for the charity said the sculpture represented a "powerful step forward in recognising and honouring the service and sacrifices" of the LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces."
King Charles will attend the dedication and lay flowers at the UK's first memorial to LGBTQ+ servicemen and women at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on 27 October. He will meet LGBTQ+ veterans, including those affected by past discrimination. Fighting With Pride received a £350,000 government grant to create the memorial. Up until 2000, LGBTQ+ people were barred from serving in the army, air force and navy, and many were court-martialled, dismissed or subjected to brutal interrogation. The sculpture uses crumpled bronze lettering from victims' testimony and is described as a powerful step toward recognition and remembrance.
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