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Europe Marks Armistice Day

Armistice Day was observed across the UK and Europe with various ceremonies, including a service led by the Duchess of Edinburgh, while a protest followed Northern Ireland's First Minister's participation in Remembrance Day.

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PoliticsEuropean UnionWarProtestMemorialCommemoration

National Memorial ArboretumSinn FéinHouse Of CommonsCarmarthenshire County CouncilBritish Army

SophieDuchess Of EdinburghKeir StarmerEmmanuel MacronMichel BarnierMichelle O'neill

What is Armistice Day and when is it observed?: The two-minute silence was observed across the UK and Europe at 11:00 on November 11th, marking the armistice of World War One and remembering those killed in all wars since.
Where else in the UK were Armistice Day events held?: Events were held throughout the UK, including in Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool, Dover, Glasgow, and Westminster, with various commemorations and observances.
What happened in Wales and Belfast regarding Armistice Day and Remembrance Day?: In Wales, Carmarthenshire County Hall was illuminated in remembrance. In Belfast, a protest banner was displayed outside Michelle O'Neill's office following her attendance at Remembrance Day service.
What events took place in the leadup to Armistice Day and what controversies arose?: Remembrance Sunday events were held across the UK the weekend prior, with King Charles leading the nation in a two-minute silence. Michelle O'Neill's participation in the Remembrance Day service was met with criticism, but she stated her commitment to serving all.
Who led the service at the National Memorial Arboretum and what was significant about it?: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, led a service at the National Memorial Arboretum, reading from Laurence Binyon's poem "For the Fallen". Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a ceremony in Paris.

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