Elizabeth Emblem Awarded to Fallen Public Servants

The Elizabeth Emblem, a new award honoring public servants who died in the line of duty, has been conferred to the next of kin of over 30 deceased individuals, including police officers and firefighters. Named after the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Emblem serves as a civilian counterpart to the Elizabeth Cross, which honors members of the armed forces. Among the first recipients are Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone, whose daughters PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes were murdered in 2012 during a routine call in Greater Manchester. The award also recognizes PC Andrew Harper, who died in 2019 responding to a theft, and firefighter Leslie Marsh, whose daughter will receive the Emblem 75 years after he died on duty. Chancellor Pat McFadden emphasized the courage and dedication of these public servants, affirming the importance of honoring their sacrifices. The initiative has been widely praised and seen as a long-overdue recognition for fallen public sector workers.