Thursday, 20 June 2024

Queen Elizabeth Final Patronages - Discontinued Royal Patronages


This is a list of the patronages held by Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her death that have not been picked up by another royal (as far as we know). 

The palace has not released a full list of patronages continued and discontinued. So, we have had to search through Queen Elizabeth II's patronages manually. This list is not complete. Patronage were added to this list in 2024, if the charity confirmed that the patronages was discontinued. In 2025, we added the patronages, that had not been picked up by another royal, and still listed Queen Elizabeth II as their patron, or had removed that section from their website. 

For more, check out Queen Elizabeth II's Final Patronages - Main Page

Patronages Not Picked by Another Royal

One of the main reasons a patronage is discontinued is because the organization has changed in some way. This could include: decline in membership/living members, organization restructuring, cause no longer important or of national interest, change in leadership or focus, etc  

  • Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Patron of the Thin Red Line Appeal for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
      • Prince William (?-?)
  • Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • Australian Racing Museum
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (1976-2022)
  • An Comunn Gaidhealach
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • Berkshire Archaeological Society
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • From Summer News Letter: "In 1891, Queen Victoria became patron of the Society. The letter from Lord Ponsonby confirming the Queen’s patronage is held in the Royal Berkshire Archives. Successive monarchs: Edward VII, George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II renewed their patronage. When Prince Charles became King, we were informed that there would be a review of Royal patronages and in May I received a letter that confirmed that King Charles would not continue as our patron. This change is not surprising. In 1891, the excavations at Silchester had just started and fieldwork was largely sponsored by the elite. Nowadays, archaeology is firmly embedded in UK and European culture and is largely a professional activity directed by central and local government, supported by Historic England and a small but active archaeological industry and university archaeology departments."
  • Bowls England
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • Bridge House Trust
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • British Dental Association
    • Patrons
      • King George VI (?-1952)
      • Queen Elizabeth (1952-Present)
    • President
      • Prince Philip (1980)
  • British Fencing Association
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • British Ice Skating
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
  • British Open Brass Band Championship
    • Patron 
      • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Brixton House
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Cardiff Royal Infirmary
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Canadian Cancer Society
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Canadian Red Cross Society
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Cruse Bereavement Care
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Cancer Society of New Zealand
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Cycling UK
      • Patron 
        • King George V (1910-1936)
        • King Edward VIII (1936)
        • King George VI (1936-1952)
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    • Diabetes UK
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    • England Athletics
      • Patron 
        • King George V (?)
        • King George VI (?)
    • England Golf
      • King Edward VIII (1934-1936)
      • King George VI (?-1952)
      • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    • Fashion & Textile Children's Trust
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1950-2022)
    • Gold Service Scholarship
      • Listed on royal website as "temporary but no end date specified"
      • The scholarship website confirms she was still patron when she died. 
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth (2015-2022)
    • IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire)
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • King's Lynn Horticultural Society
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • London Catalyst
      • Patron 
        • Queen Victoria (1974-?)
        • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)
    • Mothers' Union
      • Patron 
        • ? (?)
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • In email: But we are thankful for the Royal family's support of MU for many generations. We look forward to working with them closely in the future. 
    • Mothers' Union in Australia
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Nacro
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • National Flying Club
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • National Society for the Promotion of Religious Education
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • NCFE
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (VSA)
      • Patron 
        • Queen Victoria (1870-?)
        • "Every reigning monarch"
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Reed's School
      • Patron 
        • Edward, Duke of Kent (1815-?)
        • Augustus, Duke of Sussex (1817-?)
        • Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1819-?)
        • King Leopold I of Belgium (1819-?)
        • The King of Hanover (1981-?)
        • Frederick, Duke of York (1822-?)
        • King George IV (1923-?)
        • Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1826-?)
        • King William IV (1826-?)
        • Queen Victoria (1837-?)
        • The Prince Consort (1843-?)
        • King Edward VII (1856-?)
        • Queen Alexandra (1870-?)
        • King George V (1910-?)
        • King George VI (1936-?)
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1951-2022)
    • Reedham Children’s Trust 
      • Patron 
        • Queen Victoria (1851-1901)
        • King Edward VII (1901-1910)
        • King George V (1910-1936)
        • King Edward VIII (1936)
        • King George VI (1936-1952 )
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
      • From Email: As you will no doubt be aware, His Majesty already had a long list of charities of which he is the Patron, so the Royal Household took a decision to review Her Late Majesty’s 600 patronages and unfortunately, Reedham Children’s Trust was not given a new Royal Patron. We were always grateful to Her Late Majesty for her patronage over so many decades, and of course we entirely understand that His Majesty regrettably could not “absorb” all of her patronages.
    • Retail Trust
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Benevolent and Educational Fund for Watermen and Lightermen
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh Charitable Trust
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
      • Patron 
        • King George V (1880-1936)
        • King Edward VII (1901-1910)
        • Princess Christian (1901-)
        • Queen Mary (1910-?)
        • King Edward VIII (1936)
        • King George VI (1937-1952)
        • Queen Elizabeth (1952-2022)
    • Royal Military Police Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • In response to my email: "Sadly not – [King Charles] has however assumed patronage of the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC) Association. Her Late Majesty, The Queen, was Colonel-in-Chief AGC and before the formation of the AGC in 1992, she was the Colonel-in-Chief of the RMP when it was an independent Corps hence her gracious patronage of the RMP Association.   The Duchess of Gloucester is now Colonel-in-Chief AGC."
    • Royal Norfolk Island Agricultural and Horticultural Society
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1968-2022)
    • Royal Observer Corps Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Australia)
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Russell School
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • From Email: This decision comes as part of a major review of all Royal patronages, necessitated by the reduction in the number of official members of the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a result, a considerable number of Royal Patronages are being concluded. While we acknowledge that the reduced footprint of the Royal Household requires these changes, it is important to highlight that His Majesty remains our esteemed Colonel-in-Chief, a role he cherishes deeply. Despite the loss of patronage, His Majesty's unwavering support and leadership as our Colonel-in-Chief will undoubtedly continue to inspire and guide the regiment.
    • Royal Welsh Officers' Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • From Email: This decision comes as part of a major review of all Royal patronages, necessitated by the reduction in the number of official members of the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a result, a considerable number of Royal Patronages are being concluded. While we acknowledge that the reduced footprint of the Royal Household requires these changes, it is important to highlight that His Majesty remains our esteemed Colonel-in-Chief, a role he cherishes deeply. Despite the loss of patronage, His Majesty's unwavering support and leadership as our Colonel-in-Chief will undoubtedly continue to inspire and guide the regiment.
    • Royal Yacht Squadron
      • Admiral & Patron
        • King William IV (1833-1837) 
        • King Edward VII (1901-?)
        • "Subsequent Monarchs"
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • Admiral
        • Prince Philip (1952-2021)
      • Commodore
        • King Edward VII (1882-1901)
        • Prince Philip (1962-1968)

    Patronages Closed
    Patronages that closed between Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022 to end of charity review in 2024 or shortly after, such that they could not have been picked up by another royal.
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