The National Memorial Arboretum has announced an important change as part of its long‑term integration with the Royal British Legion.

From September 2026, the site will become known as the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens.

This follows the decision earlier this year for the Arboretum and the RBL to operate as a single organisation under one Board of Trustees. The change streamlines governance and supports the RBL’s wider strategy to evolve Remembrance and broaden public participation.

For memorial holders, including the RAF Flight Engineer & Air Engineer Association, all existing agreements remain fully valid. Responsibilities for maintenance, upkeep and safety are unchanged, and all rights and obligations transfer directly to the Royal British Legion without interruption.

The RBL National Remembrance Gardens will continue to serve as the nation’s year‑round place of Remembrance, with more than 420 memorials — including our own — remaining central to its purpose.