Guards march during an annual parade to commemorate UK and Belgian sacrifice during world wars (Picture: MOD). — The annual parade commemorates UK and Belgian sacrifice during the world wars (Picture: MOD).

WWI

Parades and remembrance commemorate sacrifice of UK and Belgium in world wars

16th July 2022 at 6:31pm

UK and Belgian personnel and military representatives have paraded in London to mark the heroism of Belgian soldiers in the First World War.

A service of remembrance was also held at the Cenotaph to commemorate the sacrifice of Belgian armed forces during the world wars.

Defence Minister Jeremy Quin said: "The legacy of those who fell endures in the deep alliance between our nations."

Defence Minister Jeremy Quin today attended a military parade and Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph to commemorate the sacrifice of Belgian Armed Forces during the World Wars. The annual procession has become a symbol of the close ties between the UK and Belgium. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/ySlu2TZxjY
— Ministry of Defence ?? (@DefenceHQ) July 16, 2022