The Royal Family (minus the Queen, who had to pull out last minute due to a back injury) gathered together on Sunday for the National Service of Remembrance, which is held every year at the Cenotaph ...
As Remembrance Day approaches, many people choose to wear a red poppy to commemorate the soldiers who have died in war. It is worn as a symbol of memory and hope, for those who gave their lives in ...
The Royal Family (minus the Queen, who had to pull out last minute due to a back injury) gathered together on Sunday for the National Service of Remembrance, which is held every year at the Cenotaph ...
Helen Coffey’s piece questioning whether poppy wearing has become performative – and if the white poppy offers a better alternative – has struck a chord with Independent readers. Responding to the ...
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Poppies for remembrance

Armistice Day – now known as Remembrance Day – is commemorated on 11 November, when we honour those men, women and animals who have served in wars, and those who have died in the line of duty.
Prince William has urged young people to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day today because it’s “not just about the past; it’s about shaping who we become in the future”. His remarks about learning from ...