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Re: Armistice Day 2022
« Reply #1 on: 13:27:42, 13/11/22 »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63609595

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The UK has fallen silent on Remembrance Sunday as the King leads the nation in honouring servicemen and women who died in past conflicts.

A national two-minute silence was held at 11:00 GMT, with similar ceremonies at war memorials across the country.

The silence was tolled by Big Ben, marking its official return to use.

King Charles then laid a wreath at London's Cenotaph - the first time he has done so as monarch, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Other royals, including the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal also laid wreaths, along with the prime minister and other senior politicians.

Sunday's service, led by the Bishop of London, also features a march past by some 10,000 Royal British Legion veterans, representing 300 different Armed Forces and organisations between them.

Among those taking part are [size=inherit]World War Two veterans[/size] - fewer in number as each year goes by - and those who have served in more recent conflicts.
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Re: Armistice Day
« Reply #2 on: 13:32:51, 13/11/22 »

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Re: Armistice Day
« Reply #3 on: 19:21:32, 13/11/22 »
Cenotaph Highlights just finished on BBC 2


Very emotional viewing,  in awe.
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