Seeing all the poppies together at once really emphasises the loss the community has suffered over the century, and with many of their descendants still living in the area, it was a poignant exhibition of commemoration. To ensure public safety, road closures will be in effect from approximately 9 pm on Friday 10 November until no later than 5 pm on Saturday 11 November. The Festival was attended by The King and The Queen Consort, The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra. During Remembrance, we unite across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.

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On the 100th anniversary of the day that each man fell, their details were also added in the Memorial Park until all 141 names were displayed, and the Timelineis now a remarkable permanent fixture. The next Festival of Remembrance will take place on Saturday 11th November, 2023, with performances at 2pm and 7pm.

War memorials up and down the country are adorned with wreaths and a diminishing few remember family members, friends or acquaintances that made the ultimate sacrifice. The activities led up to a powerful experience at Coventry railway station to mark the anniversary, where the names of all the Coventry men who died were inscribed along the handrails and an emotional caption was placed on the station windows saying, “Imagine never coming home”. Please allow time to clear the police security procedures and you are advised not to bring large bags. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended The National Memorial Arboretum Armistice Day Service in Staffordshire. We are still able to ship overseas to Embassies, High Commissions and BFPO Addresses through diplomatic mail channels.

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For some Commonwealth countries, like Canada, it’s a public holiday, but in the UK, Remembrance Day is acknowledged nationally by two minutes of silence at 11am. The original Cenotaph was erected in 1919 as a temporary memorial to represent the unprecedented losses suffered during the First World War. People who are eligible can also book their flu vaccine and their COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs, to ensure they are fully protected this winter. The act of observing a Two Minute Silence began in 1919 on the first anniversary of the Armistice at 11am on the 11th November, 1918 which ended the First World War. Images: Tributes at the NMA Field of Remembrance | Volunteers helping with planting the Tributes | One-way system being installed at the Field of Remembrance.

Each year members of The Royal Family undertake engagements focussed on the Armed Forces commemorating those who have died in world wars and other conflicts. The Remembrance Day Last Post Ceremony will be broadcast live on the Memorial’s YouTube channel from 4:45 pm AEDT. In the centre, within a wreath of laurel, is the royal cypher of the reigning monarch: GRI for King George the Fifth, GVIR for King George the Sixth, or EIIR for Elizabeth the Second.

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In Australia and New Zealand, Anzac Day (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps) is a day of remembrance celebrated on 25 April.This year’s theme reflected on the value of ‘service’ and included a special tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who was the Royal British Legion’s Patron for 70 years. What new words or symbols of comfort, peace and hope might you like to place at the heart of a cross of remembrance? The annual memorial, also known as Armistice Day, commemorates armed forces members who have sadly lost their lives in the line of duty. It is a national opportunity to remember all those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom and way of life.