By James Lewis, Premier. (Image: Unsplash)
The Archbishop of Canterbury has led a service marking Armistice Day at Lambeth Palace.
Most Rev Sarah Mullally gathered with the community at her official residence, as the nation fell silent to remember the end of World War One and honour those who have died in armed conflict.
In a post on X, Archbishop Sarah said: “We will remember them. Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict, and ask that God may give us peace.”
Remarking on the service, the archbishop said: “Today we remember the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in conflicts past and present. It was a privilege to pray with the Lambeth Palace community and to hold a two-minute silence together, as we remembered those that have served and fallen in war. Lord Jesus, we ask for your mercy and peace over our world today. Amen.”
Chaplains and church leaders also led commemorations across the country, following on from Remembrance Sunday events.
The Duke of Gloucester read from Isaiah 40:28-31 at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens, previously known as the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire.
In a reflection for the Catholic Church England and Wales, army chaplain Father Pip Smith remarked on the “courage, humanity, and quiet sacrifices of those who wear our nation’s uniform.
“Behind every uniform is a person. Behind every sacrifice is a family, and behind every name engraved on a memorial is a story: A story of hopes and dreams, of friendships and love, and of lives that were tragically cut short.”