Bev Turner ‘oddly moved’ by powerful moment in Armistice Day service
GB News’s Bev Turner says one moment during the Armistice Day ceremony at the Cenotaph had her “oddly moved”.
The country fell silent today to commemorate the end of the First World War, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Paris, becoming the first British premier to attend the armistice ceremony in the French capital since Winston Churchill during the Second World War.
Speaking on GB News, Bev pinpointed one moment during the ceremony that she found particularly moving.
“It was oddly moving when the troops started to come down there after the Bugle”, She said.
“To see the discipline contained within these soldiers within the military, the training that goes into it, the commitment, the loyalty to your country to be literally prepared to lay down your life so that we can all live in this amazing country which we are all so fortunate to be living in.”
GB News National Reporter Charlie Peters then spoke out on the significance of the ceremony and those involved in commemorating those who died during the Great War.
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“We’ve seen people filing out of the military defence’s main building all morning to prepare for this”, he said.
“I’ve been here since about 6am where the preparations started way ahead of sunrise.
“I’ve been seeing officers and soldiers of all three services represented here around the Cenotaph paying their respects and also continuing the tradition of the war dead they are honouring.
“They are looking on and remembering those who wore the same uniform as them and fought for the same colours over 100 years ago during the Great War.”
He added: “It’s definitely a poignant moment for all those involved here.
“The Cenotaph is a multi-religious commemoration of the war dead. There is no religious association with the Cenotaph. It is designed to reflect the millions from around what was then the Empire and its allies who fought for freedom.”
It comes as Sir Keir announced more than £10 million to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ day.
The Prime Minister has pledged a “moment of national reflection” in 2025, with events on May 8 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the allied victory in Europe, and also on August 15 to mark the end of the Second World War.
Ahead of the ceremony Sir Keir said he is “honoured to be in Paris to stand united with President Macron in tribute to the fallen of the First World War who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today”.
He added: “These events are vital in ensuring the memory of millions of young soldiers, sailors, and aviators live on for generations to come.
“That is why this Government will bring the nation together in a moment of national reflection to mark the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day next year, delivering on our commitment to strengthen community spirit and cohesion and remember the fallen.”