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Remembrance events

The Legion is proud to be recognised as a national champion of Remembrance.

Our Remembrance events are just one of the ways we can help to ensure the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.

As well as taking part in Legion events, we encourage everyone make Remembrance their own – however you choose to remember.

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Remembrance

What is Remembrance?

Remembrance honours the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. They protect our way of life.

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Allied prisoners of war celebrating their liberation from Changi Jail, Singapore © IWM (CF 712)
Remembrance

What we're remembering this year

This year we're remembering the impact that absence and coming home have on Service men and women, and their loved ones.

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Her Majesty the Queen laying Remembrance wreath at Cenotaph
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Remembrance Sunday

Every year the nation unites to remember the contribution of military and civilian servicemen and women involved in both World Wars and later conflicts.

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VE DAY 75
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VE Day 75

The Legion will sadly not continue with plans to facilitate attendance for members of the Second World War generation at national events in London to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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VJ DAY 75
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VJ Day 75

After VE Day thousands were still fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, effectively ending the Second World War.

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Close-up of ceremony at Festival of Remembrance
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Festival of Remembrance

The Legion hosts the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflict.

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French civilian greets British troops after D-Day
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D-Day 76

The Royal British Legion has taken the difficult decision not to continue with planned events in Bayeux to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day.

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Michael Bell chest tattoos
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Tribute Ink

Discover how tattoos have become central to Remembrance and commemoration in our Armed Forces community, and explore the stories behind them.

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Teaching Remembrance KS2
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Teaching Remembrance

In partnership with the National Literacy Trust we have created a range of relevant and engaging resources for Key Stages 1-4, including book clubs, bitesize activities and creative writing projects.

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The Sikh Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum
Remembrance

National Memorial Arboretum

Part of the Legion's family of charities, the National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance.

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In 2019, we helped our D-Day veterans to receive the tribute their courage deserves, and through our Tribute Ink exhibition we’re showing how everyone remembers in their own way.  

Find out new ways to get involved with Remembrance in 2020, because our work is ongoing.

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