Petition · past parliament

Give NHS Royal status. Issue commemorative badge for uniform.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Give the NHS royal status
Issue a uniform badge to commorate their outstanding selfless service to the nation to be worn in perpetuity.
I think this is obvious. But the nation owes them all a debt of gratitude

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The title ‘Royal’ is a privilege granted by the Queen and not by the Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

7 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
9 Jun 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Jun 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.