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).

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

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