Government flies flag for armed forces
To support the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag throughout Armed Forces Week.
In a show of support for the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag from Monday 22 June and throughout Armed Forces Week.
Paying tribute to our servicemen and women, their families, veterans and cadets, there will be a week of celebrations starting on Monday and culminating in Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June.
Guildford will host the national event on Saturday and will mark the start of Armed Forces Week with a flag raising ceremony at the Guildhall. The flag will also be raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country including 10 Downing Street and other government departments on Whitehall.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, said:
This is a really important week for Britain. It is a chance to recognise the huge sacrifice our armed forces servicemen and women make to keep Britain safe. That’s why, right across the government, we will be flying our Armed Forces flags with pride.
All over the world, UK military personnel work tirelessly to provide security, fight terrorism and extremism, promote peace and deliver much needed aid and humanitarian support. It’s only right that we honour them.
Events will be held up and down the country to mark the 7th Armed Forces Day. The government has already enshrined in law the Armed Forces Covenant which sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces.