King Charles has been announced as the royal patron of a newly established charity created to honor his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The independent Queen Elizabeth Trust will focus on providing grants to communities across the United Kingdom for the development and regeneration of shared public spaces. The charity represents a memorial initiative dedicated to continuing the late Queen's legacy of community service.

The trust will operate independently while carrying forward the Queen's commitment to supporting local communities throughout the UK. Details about the specific types of projects that will receive funding and the application process have not yet been announced.

Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after a 70-year reign, was known for her dedication to public service and community engagement throughout her time as monarch. The new trust appears designed to institutionalize that commitment through ongoing support for community development projects.

The establishment of the trust follows other memorial initiatives created since the Queen's death, as the royal family and British institutions work to preserve her legacy through charitable and community-focused endeavors.