Remembrance events

Remembrance Events

Each year, members of the Royal Family guide the nation in honouring the sacrifice of those who served in the Armed Forces. These events hold great significance, uniting communities across the United Kingdom to remember servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflicts.

National Service of Remembrance

The most notable occasion is the National Service of Remembrance, held every Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The monarch, along with senior Royal Family members, government officials, military leaders, and veterans, gather solemnly to pay tribute to the fallen.

Remembrance Sunday Ceremony

On the second Sunday of November, The King leads the nation in commemorating those who died in world wars and other conflicts. At the Cenotaph—the central point of national respect—Members of the Royal Family join thousands of ceremonies across the UK and worldwide to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.

“As the bells of Big Ben toll eleven, and a single gun on Horse Guards Parade is fired, two minutes of complete silence is held in remembrance of all lost in war.”

His Majesty and other Royals stand with political leaders, veterans, and serving Armed Forces members at the Cenotaph. Following the silence, a further round of gunfire signals its end, and the bugle call The Last Post is performed.

Significance

This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifice and unity, preserving the memory of those who gave their lives for their country.

Author's summary: The Royal Family leads the nation each November in solemn ceremonies, especially at the Cenotaph, to honour and remember fallen servicemen and women with silence and tradition.

The Royal Family — 2025-11-06