Commemorating the First World War
The First World War in the Royal Archives
Remembrance events
The Duke of Cambridge meets Second World War veterans at the Imperial War Museum
28 September 2017
A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the World War One centenary commemorations, Belgium, 2014
Many nations here today, the United Kingdom among them, owe you a great debt of gratitude for your fortitude and resistance.
A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at Kensington Memorial Park
I am delighted to dedicate Kensington Memorial Park as a Centenary Field
A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Battle of Amiens Centenary Commemorations
Amiens was symbolic of the entente cordiale, the co-operation without which victory was impossible.
A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the War Horse UK premiere
Hardly a family in the country went unscathed.
Opening of the new Australian War Memorial, London, 11 November 2003
Twice within the span of a single generation, Australia and Britain stood side by side in two of the bloodiest wars in human history.
The Duke of Cambridge gives a speech at the New Zealand National Commemoration for the Battle of Passchendaele
All too often the newsreels speak of "ordinary" men and women. There was nothing ordinary about their service or their sacrifice.
Reading by The Duke of Cambridge at the Last Post ceremony in Belgium
We extend our deep gratitude to the Last Post Association and the people of Ieper for this daily act of homage in honour of our fallen
A message from The Queen on the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge
It is our duty to remember and honour those who served so valiantly and who gave so much here at Vimy Ridge and throughout the First World War.
A message from The Queen on the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge (French)
Nous avons le devoir de nous souvenir et d’honorer Ia mémoire de ceux qui ont servi vaillamment et qui ont tant donné ici, sur la crete de Vimy, et tout au long de la Premiere...
A speech by The Queen to mark the 100th Anniversary of The Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force has won a place in the heart of our Nation, and I wish All Ranks, past and present, together with your families, every good fortune for your second century...
A speech by The Queen at the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Canadian Corps transformed Vimy Ridge from a symbol of despair into a source of inspiration.
A reading by Prince Harry at the Lone Pine Australian Service, Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign
Great valour was a common virtue.
The Queen's message to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Guernsey
Prince William to become Patron of the Imperial War Museum Foundation's First World War Centenary Appeal
Marking 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Guernsey, 9 May 2005
Prince Philip and I are happy to be in Guernsey on this sixtieth anniversary of liberation and to have joined in the Service of Thanksgiving