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Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women.
In 2011 Remembrance Sunday is on Sunday 13th November.
The National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall is a unique expression of national homage devoted to the remembrance of those who have given their lives in war.
It was originally conceived as a commemoration of the war dead of the First World War but after the Second World War the scope of the ceremony was extended to focus on the nation's dead of both World Wars, and in 1980 it was widened once again to extend the remembrance to all who have suffered and died in conflict in the service of their country and all those who mourn them.
The Service at the Cenotaph is framed to ensure that no-one is forgotten. The wreath laid by The Queen and the other tributes placed on the Cenotaph are dedicated to all who have suffered or died in war.
Members of the Cabinet, Opposition Party leaders, former Prime Ministers and certain other Ministers and the Mayor of London are invited to attend the ceremony, along with representatives of the Armed Forces, Merchant Air and Navy and Fishing Fleets, and members of faith communities.
High Commissioners from Commonwealth countries also attend the ceremony and lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.
The service is organised by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
In Southampton at 10.30a.m., there is a march from the Civic Centre to the City’s Cenotaph in Watts Park, leading to the two-minute silence and wreath laying ceremony at 11a.m.
In Swaythling we gather round the War Memorial (inside St Mary’s, outside St Alban’s) for the Act of Remembrance at 11.00a.m.
All are welcome to attend and commemorate all of those who have died in war in the service of this country