This morning, The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the National Memorial Arboretum’s annual #ArmisticeDay service at the Armed Forces Memorial. Unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2007, the memorial is designed so that at precisely 11:00 on 11 November, a shaft of light… Show more
French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Keir Starmer mark Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris The prime minister is the first British leader to attend the ceremony since Winston Churchill in 1944 Show more
On Armistice Day, we honour those who gave their lives to protect freedom and democracy. As friends and allies, the UK and France will always stand together in defence of our shared values. Emmanuel Macron
YOUTH DEMAND PLAN 5 DEMONSTRATIONS TO SHUT DOWN REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY SERVICES Arthur Clifton of Youth Demand was interviewed by an undercover reporter of the Express. He announced there are five planned demonstrations tomorrow in an attempt to disrupt Show more
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh chatted to young children after attending an Armistice Day service at the National Memorial Arboretum earlier today #royal #RoyalFamily
So many beautiful moments of reflection on Armistice Day but I love the poise and serenity of this picture
— HRH Duchess of Edinburgh FAN tweets (@servingsophie) November 11, 2024
I wish I could go back in time and tell those brave men and women who spilled their blood for Britain not to bother - look what has happened to their country - what on earth did they fight for?' @LeoKearse on the pro-Palestine protesters who plan to protest on Show more
On this Armistice Day, we honor the brave men and women who served and sacrificed to secure the peace and freedoms we cherish today. Their courage reminds us that we all have a duty to uphold the values they fought for — justice, unity, and respect for one another. Let us strive… Show more
#Onthisday in 1917 the Battle of Passchendaele came to an end. It lasted just over 3 months and, with around 500,000 casualties, it was the bloodiest battle of WW1. On the eve of Armistice Day, we remember all those affected by this terrible battle. Show more
Armistice Day is a French holiday that commemorates those who died or were injured in World War I. This holiday also pays respects to those who have been killed or injured in other wars since World War I.