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His Majesty The King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict
Government grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings until 20:00 on Friday 3 October 2025.
The death of HRH The Duchess of Kent has been announced by Buckingham Palace
Their Majesties The King and Queen will join Second World War veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
Recipients recognised for years of exceptional service and dedication, and who are trailblazers for helping drive economic prosperity and increasing the UK’s global standing.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by opening a special World War II exhibition at Antrim Castle Gardens.
His Majesty The King will join Second World War veterans in London tomorrow for a military procession and fly past to mark VE Day 80
UK Government buildings will observe a two-minute national silence at 12:00 on Thursday 8 May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).
Members of the public are able to watch the VE Day 80 military procession taking place on Monday 5 May
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025
Julian Glover, Siân Phillips, and Joseph Mydell will appear in the National Theatre’s ‘The Next Morning’ to mark VE Day 80
Treasury Solicitor Susanna McGibbon receives Honorary King’s Counsel in Westminster Hall ceremony
A new National Theatre film, ‘The Next Morning’ will showcase stories of young people after the Second World War
Four day celebrations will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings on 30 December until 20:00.
A UK-wide Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday 9 March 2025
The British Embassy Manila, the British Chamber of Commerce and British Council Philippines announces the return of the Great British Festival on 19-20 October.
The British Embassy is launching the #GreatBritishStories campaign through an interactive literary Phone Booth display at Fully Booked BGC.
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