Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2025

On 9th and 11th November, Westminster City Council will honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans and service personnel. These dates mark important moments to remember those who have served.

Support for the 2025 Poppy Appeal

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg, joined Royal British Legion volunteers at Marylebone Station to support the 2025 Poppy Appeal. He expressed gratitude for their dedication by presenting long service awards to volunteers.

The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg said: "As first citizen, it will be a huge privilege to represent the people of Westminster at Westminster Abbey on Sunday. In the lead up to Remembrance Day, I have attended a variety of events and was moved on each occasion by the feeling of everyone there. From veterans to young cadets, there is a shared sense of thanks and obligation to those who gave their lives in past conflicts and give us our freedoms."

Wreath Laying Ceremony

On Tuesday, wreaths will be laid outside Westminster City Hall and nationwide just before 11am, marking the moment the guns fell silent in historic conflicts. This ceremony offers a solemn chance to remember those who served and those living with the lasting impacts of war.

"As we pause to think about historic conflicts and those former service personnel who continue to live with the physical and mental scars, it will be a powerful and public way to show our continued thanks."

Summary: Westminster City Council will honor veterans and support the Poppy Appeal with ceremonies and reflections on sacrifices made by service personnel during Remembrance events in November 2025.

Westminster City Council — 2025-11-07