Richmond borough confirms Remembrance Day services for November 8

Remembrance Day services are scheduled to take place across the Richmond borough on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The events aim to commemorate the contributions of British and Commonwealth military and civilian personnel from the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

Most ceremonies will include parades featuring armed forces veterans, civic dignitaries, and religious officials, followed by a service and a two-minute silence at 11:00 am. Local representation will include Richmond Council and representatives from the Army, Royal Navy, and RAF.

Key locations for the commemorations include:

• Richmond: A parade from Old Deer Park to Whittaker Avenue. • Twickenham: A service at the War Memorial escorted by the Royal British Legion. • Hampton: A parade from Hampton Methodist Church to Oldfield Road Memorial Gardens. • East Sheen: A parade from Sheen Lane Centre Car Park to the East Sheen War Memorial. • Other services are scheduled in Barnes, Ham, Petersham, Twickenham Riverside, St Margaret’s, North Twickenham, and Whitton.