Remembrance Sunday ceremonies take place
Service at the Cenotaph to take place for Remembrance Sunday
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Sunday, 09, Nov 2008 11:16
Ceremonies for Remembrance Sunday take place across the UK today in honour of those who have died in past and present conflicts.
In London, the Queen led the service taking place at the Cenotaph. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, which will be marked on November 11th.
The service was originally for the servicemen who died during the First World War but in 1980 was expanded to remember all those who fought and died in the service of their country.
The Queen laid a wreath in a ceremony attended by Gordon Brown, foreign secretary David Miliband, opposition party leaders and the Mayor of London.
Representatives of the Armed Forces, Merchant Air and Navy and Fishing Fleets, and members of faith communities will also be there, as well as High Commissioners from Commonwealth countries.
This year, Simon Brown, who lost an eye while serving in Iraq, led the parade.
On Tuesday, the Royal British Legion has organised a commemorative event in Trafalgar Square.
Oscar winner John Hurt will read a poem, while there will be performances from Rolf Harris and Fron Male Voice Choir, as well as soprano Hayley Westenra.