WW2 veterans outnumber former PMs for possible last time at Remembrance Sunday service
The annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London saw a record number of former prime ministers in attendance alongside a dwindling group of World War II veterans. The event also marked the first time Reform UK leader Nigel Farage participated in the wreath-laying ceremony.
Why it matters
It documents a significant generational shift in British political and commemorative history as the number of living WWII veterans declines.
Nine former prime ministers attended the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Pool AP/AP Nine former prime ministers attended the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Pool AP/AP Remembrance Day Nine former PMs join King Charles at Remembrance Sunday service in London Andy Burnham takes part for first time alongside about 12 second world war veterans, as ceremonies held across UK
Prefer the Guardian on Google Second world war veterans outnumbered former prime ministers for what could be the last time at the national service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in central London.
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