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Remembrance

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This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It was the most devastating and lethal war in history.

The Royal British Legion will pay tribute to the Second World War generation, from British, Commonwealth and Allied Forces, in marking VE Day (8th May) and VJ Day (15th August).

At the heart of our events will be the men and women who served and gave so much to secure peace and the freedoms we enjoy today. We invite communities to organise events and exhibitions to recognise the service and sacrifice of the war generation, and we have produced a range of resources to help.

If you would like to learn more about our events in 2025, please visit Remembering the end of the Second World War.

Remembrance in 2025

VE Day Celebrations In London

Resources to help you mark VE and VJ Day

We invite our supporters to host events in their communities to honour the service of the war generation. Discover resources and a guide to planning events.

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What is Remembrance?

Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. We will remember them.

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VE Day 80

Victory in Europe Day, on 8th May, 1945, marked the long-awaited end of the war in Europe. Spontaneous celebrations, street parties and parades offered a day of joy and hope.

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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

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Remembrance Events

The Royal British Legion is proud to be recognised as a national champion of Remembrance.

Our Remembrance events are just one of the ways we can help to ensure the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.

Visit our Remembrance Events page

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The poppy

What is the inspiration and history behind the poppy becoming a symbol of Remembrance?

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Teaching Remembrance

We support the teaching of Remembrance across the UK and have designed a range of free teaching resources for Key Stages 1- 4.

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Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

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Act of Remembrance

We encourage everyone to embrace the traditions of Remembrance but also make it their own. Use these resources to create your own Act of Remembrance.

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Festival of Remembrance

The RBL’s Festival of Remembrance honours the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. Follow the performances in the programme.

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Act of Remembrance

We encourage everyone to embrace the traditions of Remembrance but also make it their own. Use these resources to create your own Act of Remembrance.

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Service of Remembrance

Armistice Day

We observe a Two Minute silence on Armistice Day. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

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Two-minute silence

On Armistice Day we invite the nation to pause for just two minutes and pay your respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present.

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