Scouts support Remembrance events across London
Scouts have taken centre stage to support key remembrance events across London over the past week, providing a powerful reminder of the role Scouts play in supporting communities and national life across the country.
Young people from each of the Nations and British Scouting Overseas represented Scouts at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 7th November.
On Remembrance Sunday, Scouts and Explorers from Greater London South West marched in the Cenotaph Parade, while the King’s Scout Working Party supported proceedings through stewarding duties at Horse Guards Parade. Scouts were also on hand to support with the laying of poppy wreaths on the steps of the Cenotaph as the veterans march past took place.
King’s Scouts from London also had the unique privilage of forming a Guard of Honour for the King, members of the Royal Family, senior government officials and representatives from across the Commonwealth on the steps of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Offices during the service at the Cenotaph. Meanwhile, at St Paul's Cathedral, The 1st City of London 'Lord Mayor's Own' Scout Group lined the steps of the cathedral for the Lady Mayor and other civic dignitaries, before laying wreaths at the Royal Exchange and attending a reception at Mansion House.
Scouts also participated in local Remembrance events across the capital, laying wreaths at memorials at the heart of local communities.
We are incredibly proud of everyone involved. Their participation demonstrated the commitment, service and leadership that Scouting helps young people develop, while ensuring that this important national tradition continues to be marked with dignity and respect.
