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KEY POINTS OF REMEMBRANCE

Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.

 

We unite across communities, cultures and faiths to remember the service and sacrifices of the Armed Forces community from the UK and the Commonwealth. We reflect on the contributions of those who serve today, and of veterans and their families. We also remember all those who have lost their lives while in service.

Remembrance is deeply personal. It may mean wearing a poppy in November. It could mean joining with others in your community on an anniversary. Or it could mean taking a moment on your own to pause and reflect. Everyone is free to remember in their own way. Find out more in the stories below.

Remembering Operations in Bosnia

The RBL has marked the crucial contribution of the British Armed Forces to the peace support operations in Bosnia since 1992.

Remembering Operations in Bosnia 

VJ Day 80

Commemorated on 15th August 1945, Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the war in the east, and the end of almost six years of devastating, global conflict.

VJ Day 80 

Marci George's Story

It’s 25 years since the ban on gay men and women serving in the Armed Forces was lifted. To mark this historic milestone Marci George tells her story.

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Flying Officer Ludwik Paszkiewicz

The Battle of Britain raged across our skies 85 years ago. We remember the brave pilots and groundcrew who served.

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Festival of Remembrance

The RBL’s Festival of Remembrance honours the Service and Sacrifices of the Armed Forces community. Watch the 2025 Festival on BBC iPlayer

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Through their eyes: 80 years on 

To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.

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New Teaching Remembrance resources are here

We are launching our Early Years Foundation Stage resources this year and bringing new teaching resources for all stages to provide a better teaching experience for our teachers.
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