Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leads Norway in remembering those lost in combat

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7th November 2023
In his current position as Regent, Crown Prince Haakon has led Norway in the commemorations for Armed Forces Remembrance Day, for those who lost their lives while serving the country. On Sunday, 5th November, the Crown Prince Regent travelled to Akershus Fortress in Oslo, where the National Veterans Monument is located. He was welcomed by Brigadier Arne Opperud, the commander of the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lead royal remembrance on Anzac Day

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26th April 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their turn in leading the Royal Family in remembrance on Anzac Day, a day to honour Australians and New Zealanders killed in war. It’s held on the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War One. The two attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London. During the service, the Dean of Westminster, David…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester lead Remembrance tributes at the National Arboretum

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12th November 2021
To mark this year’s Remembrance tributes, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester led the annual Armistice Day Service at the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. Armistice Day is known as the day the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany in France at 11 a.m. on 11 November 1918. This agreement would officially bring World War I to an end. Hundreds of…
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