Guidance

National Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Information on the Dedication Ceremony for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood
• Published: 19 January 2018
• Last updated: 21 May 2018 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Documents

Terms & Conditions: National Memorial Dedication Event Application Process

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How will places at the Dedication Ceremony be allocated?

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Details

The National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism was completed in December 2017

The National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism

A ceremony to dedicate the memorial to those that have lost their lives in terrorist attacks overseas took place on the Thursday 17 May 2018 at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

The ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. They were joined by guests attending in memory of their loved ones lost in acts of terrorism overseas.

Watch a video of the ceremony:

Dedication Ceremony for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism

Visiting The National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism

The National Memorial is open to the public. Please visit the National Memorial Arboretum website for further information.

Further Support and Information

To speak to a member of the team about about​​ ​the Dedication Ceremony, including ​the application process, you can contact us by:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 020 7211 2123 (During office hours)

Sometimes it’s not easy to recognise when you might need some help. Different kinds of support are available for anyone affected by a terrorist attack, including peer support networks, advice on talking to children, and practical assistance. It’s never too late to seek advice. Please visit the Support for Victims of Terrorism webpage to find out more.

Media enquiries

Members of the press should call the DCMS press office on 020 7211 2210.

Published 19 January 2018
Last updated 21 May 2018 + show all updates

1. 21 May 2018

   The Dedication Ceremony for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism took place on the 17th May 2018

2. 19 February 2018

   The application process to attend the Dedication Ceremony closed at midday on the 19th February 2018.

3. 19 January 2018

   First published.