Starmer will be the first British prime minister since Churchill to mark Armistice Day in France | political news

Sir Keir Starmer will attend Armistice Day commemorations in France today. It was the first attendance by a British leader since Winston Churchill joined General de Gaulle in 1944.

Cities and towns across France will commemorate the 106th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that ended World War I.

Sir Keir will attend the event at the personal invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, and the pair will join British and French veterans and members of the public to pay tribute to the fallen.

It comes as the Prime Minister announced more than £10 million to mark the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day in the UK next year.

Image: Sir Keir Starmer lays a wreath on Sunday. Photo:PA

Sir Keir is expected to lay a wreath at the Paris War Memorial, close to the Champs Elysees, and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, a national symbol for all those who gave their lives for France in war.

“It is an honor to stand in Paris with President Macron to honor the fallen soldiers of World War I who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today,” the Prime Minister said.

“Events like these are critical to ensuring the memories of millions of young soldiers, sailors and aviators continue on for generations to come.”

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Prior to the ceremony, Lord Kiir and President Macron are also scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss pending issues such as the war in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip.

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0:44 Princess of Wales on Remembrance Day

Remembrance events were held across the UK on Sunday to remember those who have served in the armed forces past and present.

King Charles, who is still receiving treatment for cancer, paid his condolences to the queen, who was unable to attend the event in central London due to a chest infection.

He appeared with his son Prince William and daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, in what was his first two back-to-back public events this year since completing cancer treatment.

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