Plans for London's poignant Remembrance Sunday service have been officially revealed, with the nation set to fall silent in honour of those who lost their lives in conflict.
The National Service of Remembrance
King Charles III will lead the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday. The solemn event will see the nation observe a two-minute silence at 11am, a tradition deeply embedded in British culture. Other senior members of the royal family, alongside senior politicians, will be in attendance to lay wreaths at the iconic war memorial.
A Nation's Duty to Remember
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to highlight the country's profound duty to remember the fallen and to uphold the values they fought to protect. The ceremony serves as a powerful annual reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and peace.
The Veterans' March-Past
Approximately 10,000 armed forces veterans are scheduled to participate in the Royal British Legion’s march-past. Among them will be around 20 veterans from the Second World War, whose presence adds a profound historical weight to the occasion.
Notable attendees include 101-year-old Donald Poole, who served as a technician in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, and Sid Machin, a 'Chindit' soldier who saw action in the challenging Burma campaign.
Eileen Marshall, aged 98, will also be marching. As one of only three female Second World War veterans participating, she will represent the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). Her presence is a tribute to her late husband and all her fallen comrades.
The event promises to be a moving and dignified tribute, uniting the country in a shared act of remembrance and gratitude for the courage of previous generations.
