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Royal volunteer award changes name following King Charles accession

By Joe Lepper

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has been renamed following the accession of King Charles III to the throne.

The move has been announced by the government this week which said that by giving his name to the award he has "emphasised his desire to continue Queen Elizabeth’s legacy of recognising…the significant contribution of volunteers each year across the United Kingdom”.

He is also giving his name to another award, with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for businesses being renamed The King’s Award for Enterprise.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service was established 20 years ago and is the highest award given to local volunteer groups. It is handed to 250 groups each year. From this year awardees will be announced on the King’s birthday, 14 November.



“These prestigious awards celebrate people’s dedication, commitment and hard work in contributing to society and I’m delighted The King will continue the legacy of Her Late Majesty,” said charities minister Stuart Andrew.

“I look forward to seeing the outstanding achievements the awards mark in the coming year, both by businesses and voluntary organisations.”

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