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2024 Date | 10 November 2024 |
2025 Date | 9 November 2025 |
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Remembrance Sunday HistoryRemembrance Sunday is dedicated to honouring the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the British Armed Forces. This national observance provides an opportunity for the public to collectively pay their respects to the men and women who have lost their lives in conflicts since the First World War. The tradition of Remembrance Sunday can be traced back to 1919 when King George V initiated a two-minute silence on 11th November, marking the first anniversary of the end of the Great War. In 1945, following the Second World War, it was decided to move the commemoration to the second Sunday in November and has remained the practice ever since. For people in the United Kingdom, Remembrance Sunday provides an opportunity to honour the sacrifices of British soldiers and military personnel from the Commonwealth who gave their lives to protect our values, freedom, and democracy. In the United Kingdom, there are a variety of ways to observe Remembrance Sunday. The main ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in London, with the Royal Family, political leaders, and military representatives in attendance. Across the nation, local communities hold their own remembrance events, with many gathering at war memorials for wreath-laying ceremonies and observing a two-minute silence. Members of the public often choose to wear a red poppy in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday, as a symbol of their respect and remembrance. The event takes place every year on the second Sunday of November, ensuring that the British public can continue to honour and remember our fallen heroes for generations to come. Remembrance Sunday Facts
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