Remembrance Day is held to commemorate the British and Commonwealth dead of two world wars and other conflicts around the world.  Since the end of the 2nd World War, British servicemen have been killed on active duty in every year, with the sole exception of 1968. 

In 1945, Remembrance Day was switched from Armistice Day to the nearest Sunday.  Once again, the annual National Service of Remembrance and the veterans’ march past will be held at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

The Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family will be in attendance alongside senior politicians, representatives from the individual Commonwealth countries, heads of the armed services, and chiefs from the merchant navy and emergency services.

The commemerative service will begin at 11am, with the playing of the Last Post and then the 2 minute silence.  Following that, the laying of wreaths will take place with the Queen beginning on behalf of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.  

Lest we forget!