National Service of Remembrance, Sunday 9 November 2025
On Sunday, 9 November 2025, the National Service of Remembrance will take place at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London. Beginning at 11 a.m., the ceremony will honor the contributions of British and Commonwealth military and civilian personnel who served during the two world wars and in later conflicts.
Event Details
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) coordinates the event in partnership with other government departments, the Armed Forces, and veterans’ organizations. The public is invited to attend without the need for tickets or passes and may observe from the pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street.
Security and Access
All attendees will go through security checks, and entry may be restricted once the viewing areas are full. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access.
Viewing Arrangements
Video screens will be placed north of the Cenotaph, near the green in front of the statue of Field Marshal Montgomery, in the lay-by outside Dover House (between Horse Guards and Downing Street), and near the junction of Whitehall Place.
“The service will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women in the two world wars and later conflicts.”
Author’s Summary
The 2025 Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph invites the public to honor British and Commonwealth service members, with access managed for safety and clear viewing areas provided.