Memorials – Page 13 – First World War Centenary News Archive

April 11, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Duke of Kent honours Commonwealth First World War dead in Bulgaria

The Duke of Kent has paid tribute to First World War servicemen who’re buried in Commonwealth cemeteries in Bulgaria.

April 12, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Cross-Channel art project explores the First World War

Four institutions from England and France are producing a series of interconnected exhibitions exploring how contemporary artists view the First World War and war in general.

April 14, 2014 CN Editorial Team

European football invites international leaders to Belgium for Centenary of the Christmas truce

European football’s governing body, UEFA, has announced plans to mark the 100th anniversary of the Christmas truce on the Western Front.

April 18, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Memorial book in church reveals tragic First World War sacrifices of families living in Belfast Shankill Road community

A memorial book which lists the First World War killed and wounded from streets round the Shankill Road area of Belfast reveals the terrible impact on families in a small community.

April 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers

Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.

Author: Mike Swain

April 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers

Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.

April 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Anzac Day: Prince William and Catherine take part in Australia’s commemorations of Gallipoli campaign

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, have taken part in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Australian capital, Canberra, marking the 99th anniversary of the Allied landings at Gallipoli.

April 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Schoolchildren plant poppy seeds at home of British Prime Minister to remember First World War

Schoolchildren planted poppy seeds in the garden of Number 10 Downing Street, the home of the British Prime Minister, to remember the First World War.

April 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

The Sunday Times: Prince William and Catherine to attend St Symphorien First World War ceremony in Belgium

The Sunday Times reports that Queen Elizabeth has asked Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge to represent the UK at a ceremony in Belgium marking the Centenary of the start of the First World War.

April 30, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Buckingham Palace publishes Royal Family’s First World War Centenary engagements

Buckingham Palace has announced full details of the First World War Centenary events to be attended by senior members of the British Royal Family on 4th August 2014.