10 November 2025

Marking Remembrance Day 2025 around the world

Each November, we come together to pay our respects to those who fell in conflict. We were honoured to host many moving Remembrance Day ceremonies at our sites around the world this November.

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Remembrance Day 2025

Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom

Cadet carries Torch of Commemoration through Westminster Abbey; second image shows a naval cadet, an army cadet, and air force cadet posing with the torch over the Tomb of the Unknown soldier.

Members of the Armed Forces carried the Commonwealth War Graves Torch for Peace as part of the Westminster Abbey Remembrance Sunday service. We are immensely proud of being part of the ceremony.

The Torch is a powerful symbol of commemoration, representing the passing of the legacies left by those who fought and fell in the World Wars to younger generations to preserve and protect.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sits within the Abbey, as do the Civilian Rolls of Honour, commemorating the Commonwealth's civilian war dead of the Second World War.

Remembrance Sunday Ceremonies & Parade, London, United Kingdom

CWGC Team poses at the base of Nelson's Column, in London, for Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Each staff member is wearing dark clothing, punctuated by bright red poppy badges pinned to their outfits.

Our team members from the UK head office, France, Belgium, and elsewhere participated in the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies and parade at the Cenotaph in London. Our Director of International Relations and Global Strategy, Charles Garett OBE, took part in the wreath-laying aspect of the day, laying a wreath on behalf of Commonwealth War Graves (Image below courtesy of the Press Association). It is a true honour to be invited to participate year after year.

Men lay poppy wreaths on the Cenotaph for Remembrance Day 2025.

Freetown Memorial, Sierra Leone

Rich Hills, left, and a Sierra Leonean politician in traditional dress stand ready to lay a wreath at the Freetown Memorial, Sierra Leone

Rich Hills, our Director of Commemorations, was at the CWGC Freetown Memorial on Remembrance Sunday to observe the national act of remembrance.

A Sierra Leonean soldier in red field dress salutes next to a wall of wreaths laid at the Freetown Memorial while other figures bow their heads in respect.

Kanchanburi War Cemetery, Thailand

Commission Vice Chairman Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CB CBE and Area Director for Canada, Americas, and Pacific Area David Loveridge led Remembrance Day services at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, alongside His Excellency Mr. Mark Gooding OBE, the British Ambassador to Thailand and more dignitaries.

Dignatires and visitors to Chungkai War Cemetery gather under a gazebo to hide from the shade during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

We also welcomed several Grade 9 to Grade 12 students from nearby Kanchanakroh School to pay their respects. Many had taken part in our Student Guide Programme at the cemetery in August 2025.

Runnymede Air Forces Memorial, United Kingdom

RAF Cadets accepting wreaths as part of a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Runnymede Memorial.

We were honoured to once again host a Royal Air Force Remembrance service on behalf of the RAF Association South East and East Area at the Runnymede Air Services Memorial.

Cadets and Air Force officers salute wreaths during a ceremony at Runnymede Air Forces Memorial.

Brookwood Military Cemetery, United Kingdom

From left to right: Two men, one in a dark suit, the other in military uniform, approaching a memorial with a poppy wreath; CWGC Cross of Sacrifice at Brookwood Military Cemetery with poppy wreathes laid at the base; close up of a wreath decorated with three red poppies on autumnal maple leaves topped with a purple bow and a ribbon reading "Canada". Organised by the Canadian High Commission to the UK, a Remembrance service for Canadian servicemen was held at Brookwood Military Cemetery on Sunday, 9th November.

Brookwood is home to over 2,700 Canadian World War burials.

Rome War Cemetery, Italy

A crowd watches a choir performing on a raised platform for Remembrance Sunday in Rome War Cemetery.

The British Deputy Head of Mission, David Burton OBE, hosted ceremonies in Rome War Cemetery. In attendance were ambassadors from various Commonwealth nations in Italy, officers from the Italian Armed Forces and the Carabinieri.

The St George’s British International School Rome Choir performed two songs.

Other notable guests included the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Italy, His Excellency Andy Detaille, and the General Representative of the Flemish Community and the Flemish Region, Mr Dries Willems.

Members of Commonwealth War Graves Commission and military figures bow their heads in respect after laying a wreathe on a memorial in Rome War Cemetery.

A wreath was laid by the Country Manager Italy, Ms Claudia Scimonelli, on behalf of Commonwealth War Graves.

Nairobi War Cemetery, Kenya

Indian Army Officer salutes the Stone of Remembrance at Nairobi War Cemetery as part of Remembrance Day 2025 Ceremonies. Many colorful flower wreaths have been laid at the base of the stone.

Indian Defence Advisor Captain Shirdikant Velagada laid a wreath on behalf of Indian in Kenya at the Remembrance ceremonies in Nairobi War Cemetery, Kenya.

Kenya, and British officers salute while civilian politicans stand in solemn contemplation during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Nairobi War Cemetery.

The British Peace Support Team, led by Commander Colonel Andy Pitt, joined the 🇬🇧 Chargé d'Affaires Edward Barnett, and representatives of the Kenya Defence Force also took part in the ceremonies.

Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, Italy

A collage of images showing various figures laying floral wreaths on the Cross of Sacrifice in Moro River Canadian War Cemetery

Her Excellency Elissa Goldber, the Canadian Ambassador to Italy, attended the ceremoines and Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, organised by the Canadian College in Italy. Group Head Gardeneer Antoio Razionale laid a wreath on behalf of Commonwealth War Graves.

Phaleron War Cemetery, Greece

Diplomats bow their heads in respect at the Stone of Remembrance in Phaleron War Cemetery, Greece

We were delighted to host several Remembrance events at our sites throughout Greece, including Suda Bay, Rhodes, and Corfu, and here at Phaleron War Cemetery. The UK Ambassador to Greece, His Excellency Matthew Lodge, represented the UK, alongside diplomats and military figures from the many nations who served in Greece in the World Wars.

Cassino War Cemetery, Italy

Indian Army and civilian delegation members stand on the steps of the Cross of Sacrifice at Cassino War Cemetery.

We were delighted to host a delegation from the Indian Armed Forces at Cassino War Cemeter this Remembrance. Guests included Indian Defence Atache Col. Roha Falnikar. Our thanks to Carlo Castiglia and the Cassino team for preparing the cemetery and sending us photos.

Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan

Indian diplomat bows before wreathes laid on a memorial at Yokohama War Cemetery.

The Indian Embassy to Japan organised the Remembrance Sunday services at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan, this year. Representatives from the five major Commonwealth nations buried here, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, were also in attendance.

Military figures salute the Indian Forces Memorial in Yokohama War Cemetery.

Ermelo (Nunspeet) New General Cemetery, The Netherlands

People gathered to lay wreaths on the CWGC war graves at Nunspreet Cemetery, the Netherlands.

Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands, Keith Allen, was present at moving ceremonies in Ermelo (Nunspeet) New General Cemetery, where six Commonwealth airmen of the Second World War are commemorated.

Singapore Memorial, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore

A man lays a wreath next to white dress uniformed servicemen on the Kranji Memorial.

The Commonwealth was well represented at the Remembrance Sunday Service organised by the UK in Singapore, at the Kranji War Cemetery, including New Zealand High Commission’s Chargé d'Affaires Keith Conway. Mr Conway was joined by figures from across the Commonwealth, including Canada, India, and the UK, at this year's ceremony.

Military figures, diplomats and civilians dip their heads in mourining in front of the Cross of Sacrifice in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

Miami (Woodlawn Park) Cemetery, United States

British Naval crewmen pose on the steps of an American naval memorial in their clean, crisp white naval uniforms, for Remembrance Day.

Crewmen from HMS Medway attended the Remembrance ceremony at Miami (Woodlawn Park) Cemetery, organised by Britain in Florida. 13 British and Commonwealth naval trainees are buried in Miami after dying in service during the Second World War.

Jakarta War Cemetery, Indonesia

Dignatries and members of the Armed Forces take the salute behind poppy wreaths on stands for Remembrance.

This year, we were joined by representatives from across the Commonwealth and Indonesian armed forces for the Remembrance Sunday services at Jakarta War Cemetery, Indonesia.

Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt

Figures pay their respects to the fallen at Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt

We were honoured to hold Remembrance Day services at Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt, on behalf of the British Embassy to Egypt.

Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand

Dignataries and armed forces figures gathered in Chungkai War Cemetery to mark Remembrance Day.

Chungkai War Cemetery hosted dignitaries, Commission staff, and representatives of the Armed Forces to pay their respects to the fallen in Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand. Many of those commemorated here were victims of the infamous Burma-Siam Railway.

Santerno War Cemetery, Italy

From left to right: Men stand around the Cross of Sacrifice at Santerno War Cemetery; a wreath laid on a stone coffin with an Italian tricolour ribbon.

This year, a ceremony took place at Santerno War Cemetery, Italy, attended by the Mayor of Firenzuola Giampalao Buti, as well as members of the local Carabineri, Italian Armed Forces, and more local institutions. Our big thanks to Nicola Bartolozzi and our Florence-based gardeners for preparing the cemetery.

Beirut, Lebanon

Two men carry a wreath on their way to lay it on the steps of a war memorial in Beirut.

Beirut War Cemetery, home to over 1,180 World War burials, played host to this year's Remembrance service, organised by the UK in Lebanon.

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