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The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Thursday 15 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen and mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Health ministers from across the world have come together in a tree-planting ceremony to remember those who have tragically lost their lives to coronavirus (COVID-19).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The CMA carried out a market investigation into the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services.
Funding announced for a memorial dedicated to victims of the Tunisian attack and a separate memorial for UK victims of terrorism overseas.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A national two-minute silence will take place today to remember all those who have died in conflict.
Families and friends will shortly be able to pay their respects to loved ones in greater numbers, with numerical limits on funerals to be removed.
The UK, US, Australia, Canada and EU have issued a joint statement on the court decision to liquidate Russian human rights group Memorial.
National two-minute silence takes place to remember those who died in conflict
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK Ambassador Neil Bush marks Holocaust Memorial Day at the OSCE and reiterates UK commitment to combat antisemitism.
The final resting places of three soldiers have been identified and services of rededication have been held at their graves in France.
A new medal has been awarded to veterans of Britain's nuclear testing programme.
The British Embassy in Bangkok will be hosting this year's annual Remembrance Day Service at The British Club.
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration launches a survey to collate information on commemoration activities across the UK.
On Thursday 11 June 2015, a congregation of over 2,000 people gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office at an event ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day 2023.
Joint military burial sees one Canadian, one German and five British soldiers laid to rest in Ypres
The Rt Hon Lord Eric Pickles, reflects on this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme – Ordinary People – via ELNET-UK (elnetwork.eu).
Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered at a memorial service held at Carter Lane Gardens, St Paul’s Cathedral.
Details of the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen and other forthcoming ceremonial and commemorative events across the UK will be announced in due course.
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