National Service of Remembrance, Sunday 9 November 2025

The National Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, 9 November, at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London. The ceremony begins at 11am and honors the contributions of British and Commonwealth military and civilian personnel who served in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts.

Event Coordination and Participation

The event is organised by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) in partnership with government departments, the Armed Forces, and veterans' organisations.

No tickets or passes are required to attend. The public is invited to watch the ceremony from pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street. However, attendees will undergo security checks, and access may be restricted if the area becomes full.

Viewing Arrangements

Video screens will be placed north of the Cenotaph, near the green area in front of the statue of Field Marshal Montgomery.
Additional screens will be located in the lay-by outside Dover House, between Horse Guards and Downing Street.
Another screen will be near the junction of Whitehall Place.

"The service will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two world wars and later conflicts."

Security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

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Author's summary: The National Service of Remembrance on 9 November 2025 at the Cenotaph will honor British and Commonwealth service members, with public viewing supported by security checks and video screens.

GOV.UK — 2025-11-06