Wales National Remembrance Sunday service to take place
Wreaths will be laid as part of Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
Wales' National Remembrance Sunday ceremony takes place in Cardiff this morning.
Detachments from the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal Air Force, Merchant Navy, Cadet Forces will march past City Hall and along King Edward VII Avenue to the WelshNational War Memorial in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff where they will arrive by 10:40am and form up around the memorial.
Those detachments will be joined by columns of ex-Servicemen and women, organised by the Royal British Legion and columns of civilians representing organisationsconnected with current and past conflicts.
A selection of music will be played by the Canton Salvation Army Band from 10:30am until shortly before 11am, when the service will begin with bidding and words of scripture given by Cardiff Council Honorary Chaplain, Reverend Canon Stewart Lisk.
At 10:59am a bugler from The Royal Welsh Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh will sound the ‘Last Post' followed at 11am by a gun of the 104 Regiment Royal Artillery, Newport who will be firing to mark the start of the two minutes' silence which will be observed.
The Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, and The First Minister of Wales,Eluned Morgan MS, will join other participants in laying wreaths at the Welsh National War Memorial.
The Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: "It is essential that we come together to honour and remember the sacrifices made by countless men and women in times of conflict.
"The National Service of Remembrance offers us amoment to reflect on the bravery and dedication of those who fought and diedfor our freedom.
"As we gather at the Welsh National War Memorial in Cardiff, we pay tribute totheir memory and ensure that future generations understand the significance oftheir sacrifice.
"This annual event is not only a time to remember the past but also to support those currently serving and their families."
Eluned Morgan, the First Minister, said: "The service of remembrance remains asimportant as ever, as we join together to honour the Welsh service men andwomen who sacrificed their lives to secure the freedom we enjoy today.
"Itis also an honour to stand alongside our Welsh service personnel who play theirpart in active service and peace-keeping duties around the world.
"To those who lost their lives in conflict: We will forever remember you."