On November 9, the UK Representative for the Government of Bermuda, Ms Kimberley Durrant laid a wreath of poppies at the Cenotaph at Whitehall on behalf of Bermuda, alongside fellow representatives from the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. The annual commemorative event was held at Whitehall, during which Ms Durrant led the procession of this group.

The Cenotaph Ceremony was a central event in the United Kingdom’s National Service of Remembrance, observed on the second Sunday of November. It served as a solemn tribute to those who served and sacrificed in the First and Second World Wars, honouring the men and women who fought for freedom and peace.

Ms Durrant paid tribute to the 3,000 Bermudians who served in both World Wars, including the 125 Bermudians who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The ceremony was led by His Majesty the King, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, all senior Cabinet Ministers, High Commissioners, and military representatives in attendance. Veterans, serving members of the armed forces, and members of various organisations also participated in a formal procession, reflecting on the sacrifices made in wartime.