This year the annual service of remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Sunday 8th November 2026. ELIGABILITY Ex-service personnel from the UK and the Commonwealth who have served the Crown. Retired emergency services personnel from the UK and Commonwealth who have served the Crown. Partners or first-generation family members of those who served in His Majesty's Armed Forces and have died. This only includes the following: Wives, husbands, partners or civil partners Siblings Parents Children Those marching on behalf of their organisations that have historically played a significant role in times of conflict, supporting the Armed Forces community or who are key organisations in Remembrance A carer of a veteran requiring wheelchair assistance. Please note, this is a veterans' parade, therefore serving personnel are not permitted to take part. Civilians cannot take part unless they meet the eligibility criteria above. If a carer is accompanying a veteran, they count as part of the 10,000 attendance cap. Where possible, fellow veterans shouold assist one another for the duration of the march past. IMPORTANT DATES June 2026 Registration opens, invitations emailed to applicants on the list. Sep 2026 All to have completed registration forms by this date. Oct 2026 E-tickets and event information sent to successful applicants. Individual security checks will take place before entry to Horse Guards Parade. Ticket holders are to bring photographic ID and proof of address with them to gain access. |