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The Cenotaph, meaning 'Empty
Tomb', commemorates the victims of two World Wars.
The pale and bleak monument was
designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens to commemorate the dead of World
War I, are symbolised by the flags and emblems of the army,
air force and royal and merchant navies. Completed in 1920,
the portland stone monument stands in the middle of Whitehall.
On Remembrance Day, the 11th
November, a minute's silent tribute is held throughout the
UK to remember the Commonwealth citizens who lost their lives
in both World Wars.
On the second Sunday in November
a ceremony is held here when the Buglers of the Royal Marines
sound the Last Post and the monarch, other members of the
Royal Family, and representatives of the Government and the
Services place wreaths of poppies on the Cenotaph.
This solemn ceremony commemorates
the 1918 armistice and honours those who died fighting in
World War I and World War II. Afterwards the Bishop
of London takes a short service of remembrance.
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