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Cenotaph What is Remembrance Day?
The second Sunday of November is Remembrance Sunday, also known as Remembrance Day.

At 11am men, women and children all across Britain hold a two minute silence to remember the millions who have died in war.

The silence is usually observed at war memorials, cenotaphs and religious services and shopping centres throughout the country.

The Royal Family, along with top politicians and religious leaders, gather at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London for a service.


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