The Queen was at the forefront of Remembrance Sunday commemorations, despite serious restrictions on public gatherings.
The day was a reminder that it doesn’t matter what state we are all in, we will truly never forget the sacrifice made by our heroes. The service today was much smaller than the usual crowds that grace the memorial. A two-minute silence was followed by a walk back down the memory lane to all the sacrifices the people in our military have made for us over the years.
The thousands of veterans and military members were replaced by only 30 veterans who were allowed to attend. Cenotaph is normally graced by over 10,000 people.
Each person remembered in their own way this year. Prince Harry even marked the occasion in a podcast where he spoke about his time in the armed forces.
“Being able to wear my uniform, being able to stand up in service of one’s country, these are amongst the greatest honours there are in life. To me, the uniform is a symbol of something much bigger, it’s symbolic of our commitment to protecting our country, as well as protecting our values. These values are put in action through service, and service is what happens in the quiet and in the chaos,” he said.
This is a time to remember our veterans, for whom this is an especially lonely time. The only way to move forward is together.
#WeWillRememberThem
The Ministry of Defence remembered the fallen:
This video from the British Army celebrates the unmatched bravery of our troops.
Covid-19 is the new evil that our troops are helping keeps us safe against, and RAF made it a point to let everyone know.
The Royal Navy spoke our heart’s content when it noted that despite being different, Remembrance Sunday had to be commemorated.
If you haven’t yet, make sure you buy a poppy to support all those who have served.
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This is the first time in 4 years that I have not conducted the local Royal British Legion service of Remembrance at the local cenotaph. It felt strange being stuck inside.
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