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David Dimbleby and Sophie Raworth present as Her Majesty the Queen leads the nation's Remembrance Sunday commemorations from the Cenotaph in Whitehall. The prime minister, leading politicians, representatives of many of the world's religions, dignitaries from around the Commonwealth and military leaders join thousands of veterans from countless conflicts for the two-minute silence, service and march past. All gather to remember those men and women who have died in action serving their country.
Her Majesty the Queen leads the nation's Remembrance Sunday commemorations from the Cenotaph in Whitehall. The prime minister, leading politicians, representatives of many of the world's religions, dignitaries from around the Commonwealth and military leaders join thousands of veterans from countless conflicts for the two-minute silence, service and march past. All gather to remember those men and women who have died in action serving their country.
David Dimbleby presents live coverage from the Cenotaph for the nation's Remembrance Sunday commemorations. This year, Her Majesty the Queen will observe proceedings from the balcony of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, while a wreath is laid on her behalf by the Prince of Wales. The prime minister, leading politicians, representatives from governments of the Commonwealth, the armed forces and faith leaders join thousands of veterans for the Two-Minute Silence. Followed by the national service of commemoration and the Royal British Legion's march past to commemorate the sacrifice of the British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Sophie Raworth meets some of the veterans taking part to share their experiences and heroic stories.
David Dimbleby presents live coverage from the Cenotaph. The royal family, the government and the armed forces will gather in Westminster for the National Service of Remembrance. The ceremony this year has been adapted for social distancing, and the traditional march-past will not take place. The two-minute silence at 11 o’clock will be followed by wreath-laying at the foot of the Cenotaph as the nation remembers all those who died serving their country.
Coverage of the Remembrance Day commemorations at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
David Dimbleby presents live coverage from the Cenotaph as representatives of the royal family, the government, the Commonwealth and the armed forces gather in Westminster for the National Service of Remembrance. The two-minute silence at 11am is followed by wreath-laying at the foot of the Cenotaph as the nation remembers all those who died serving their country. The march-past of veterans returns, and members of the public are once again be able to attend the event. Last year, for the first time, the service was a closed ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Horse Guards Parade, Sophie Raworth hears some of the remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice from those taking part.
David Dimbleby presents highlights of the National Service of Remembrance from the Cenotaph. Members of the royal family, the government, the Commonwealth and the armed forces gather in Westminster. The two-minute silence at 11.00 is followed by wreath laying at the foot of the Cenotaph as the nation remembers all those who died serving their country. The march-past of veterans returns, and on Horse Guards Parade, Sophie Raworth hears some of the remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice from those taking part. Last year, for the first time, the service was a closed ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
David Dimbleby introduces live coverage from London as the King leads the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph for the first time as monarch. His Majesty is joined on Whitehall by other members of the royal family and representatives of the government, the armed forces, the Commonwealth and faith communities for the two-minute silence at 11 o’clock and the National Service of Remembrance. This is followed by wreath-laying as the nation remembers all those who died serving their country. Nearly 10,000 veterans are expected to take part in the historic march-past. Sophie Raworth is on Horse Guards to hear from those marching as they share their own remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice. BBC iPlayer and Red Button have uninterrupted coverage of the live events at the Cenotaph.
David Dimbleby presents live coverage from London as the King leads the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph. His Majesty will be joined on Whitehall by senior members of the royal family and leading UK politicians, alongside the armed forces, representatives of the Commonwealth and faith communities for the two-minute silence at 11 o’clock and the National Service of Remembrance. This is followed by wreath-laying as the nation remembers all those who have died serving their country. Nearly 10,000 veterans are expected to take part in the historic march-past. Sophie Raworth is at Horse Guards to hear from those marching as they share their own remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice.
