King Charles to Reveal LGBT Veterans Memorial in UK Forces
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/king-charles-to-reveal-lgbt-veterans-memorial-in-uk-forces King Charles to Reveal LGBT Veterans Memorial in UK Forces King Charles LGBT Veterans Memorial Tribute Long-Awaited Recognition for LGBT Military Veterans King Charles is set to unveil a powerful new memorial dedicated to former British service members who faced discrimination due to their sexual orientation. For decades, homosexuality was strictly prohibited in the UK armed forces — a ban only lifted in 2000, despite the partial decriminalization of same-sex male relationships in England and Wales in 1967. Confronting a Painful Military Past This coming Monday, a commemorative sculpture will be revealed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, with the King laying a floral tribute during the ceremony. The event follows an earlier visit to Lichfield Cathedral. The new memorial honors LGBT veterans who suffered under outdated military policies that criminalized their identity. Ma...