Members of the Royal Family and senior politicians will gather at the Cenotaph in London for the National Service of Remembrance. His Majesty The King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence to honour those who have fallen in conflicts. This solemn event marks the Armistice of the First World War and commemorates all British and Commonwealth forces.

Approximately 10,000 veterans are expected to participate in the Royal British Legion’s March Past, representing over 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations. The march will include individuals of all ages, from bereaved children and military cadets to some of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War. An estimated 10,000 members of the public are anticipated to line Whitehall to witness the event and join in the silence.

This year’s remembrance follows earlier commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day). These events paid tribute to the millions who served in Europe and the Far East, highlighting the stories of those who fought, the children evacuated, and those who contributed on the Home Front.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "This Remembrance Sunday, we pause as a nation to honour all those who have served our country. We reflect on the extraordinary courage of our armed forces in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today. Their legacy is peace, and our duty is to protect it."

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy echoed this sentiment, saying, "On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together again to reflect and honour the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, past and present, and to ensure that their service is never forgotten. Today, we remember them, in grief and in gratitude, mindful that their legacy lives on in the freedom we enjoy today."

Defence Secretary John Healey MP remarked, "On Remembrance Sunday we come together to honour those who fought and died so we could live in freedom. We pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country."

Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton KCB added, "Remembrance Sunday stands as both an important moment of national reflection and an opportunity for personal acts of remembrance. It is a time to honour all those who laid down their lives so that we might live in freedom."

Philippa Rawlinson, Director of Remembrance at the Royal British Legion, highlighted the significance of this year, stating, "In a year that marks 80 years since Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan, we reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of the Second World War generation. We encourage the nation to pause, reflect and remember their service and sacrifice."

Among those marching will be 101-year-old Donald Poole, a veteran of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, who expressed his honour in participating. He stated, "It is a great honour to be able to pay tribute to the poor souls who have died in all conflicts, and I know how lucky I am to still be here thanks to all those who have fought and served, past and present."

As the nation remembers its fallen, British forces continue to operate globally, safeguarding UK security and contributing to international stability. Close to 9,000 personnel will be deployed on operations and overseas bases on Remembrance Sunday.

For those unable to attend the ceremony in London, the event will be broadcast live on various platforms, including BBC One and Sky News, ensuring that the nation can participate in this important day of remembrance.