Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance

While we cannot yet post today's Festival of Remembrance in Royal Albert Hall, we are pleased to post last year's very moving ceremony in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, from World War I to the present day, for God, Queen and Country.

Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance 2014

In the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and members of the royal family, Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance, which pays tribute to all victims of war and conflict. 

The Festival of Remembrance from Royal Albert Hall

The United Kingdom remembers fallen heroes of the British Armed Services during a Week of Remembrance each November.  It culminates in Remembrance Sunday, which is always the Sunday closest to 11 November.  A particularly beautiful and moving Festival of Remembrance, sponsored by the Royal British Legion, is held in Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday.  It includes hymns, military tributes, poetry and prayers in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen. The Festival concludes with the act of Remembrance when thousands of poppies are dropped representing the lives lost not only in the two great World Wars, but also in more recent conflicts.

The following video includes highlights of last year's Festival of Remembrance.