Overview
- At the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the Princess of Wales attended the Armistice Day service for the first time, observed the two‑minute silence, and laid a wreath.
- Queen Camilla joined Great Western Railway’s Poppies to Paddington initiative, traveling from Chippenham to London before placing a wreath at Paddington Station’s memorial.
- The Prince of Wales delivered a video message to the Royal British Legion’s schools assembly, telling young people that remembrance is for everyone and urging them to carry veterans’ stories forward.
- Across Australia, services included a large gathering at Perth’s Kings Park, while the Australian War Memorial released a new video on the Victoria Cross as the nation marked the 107th Armistice anniversary.
- In Canada, national ceremonies proceeded in Ottawa with Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance, as Chief Justice Richard Wagner presided in place of Governor General Mary Simon, who is recovering from a respiratory illness.