The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance and this year we are remembering military and civilian service.

Service, the act of defending and protecting the nation’s democratic freedoms and way of life, is rarely without cost to those who serve. Physical, mental or emotional injury or trauma; the absence of time with loved ones; or the pressures that come from serving, highlight why the Remembrance of service is so important.

This year, 2023, we are exploring Service through a number of anniversaries and events. We mark the contribution of a generation in uniform who undertook National Service, on the 60th anniversary of last serviceman to be demobbed. This year also sees the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush arriving in Britain. The ship carried more than 100 serving and former armed forces personnel from the Caribbean, and we are supporting plans to mark the major contribution of the Windrush Generation to the UK. We will also mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, Commonwealth Day and Black History Month. Please use this link to see what we are remembering this year.

Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

View our News & Events page for details of local Remembrance events.