Wales Remembers

11 November 2018, 08:18 | Updated: 11 November 2018, 08:20

Poppy remembrance

Millions of people will fall silent across the UK at 11am to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

This morning Wales' First Minister, Carwyn Jones, will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War at a National Service of Thanksgiving at Llandaff Cathedral.

The service will be attended by The Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The Address will be given by The Archbishop of Wales, The Most Reverend John Davies.

During the service, the congregation will hear readings from Nia Haf and Ethan Williams from Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Mari Wyn Jones from Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold.

Speaking ahead of the service, the First Minister said:

'Each Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who have served to protect the peace we are privileged to enjoy in Wales today.

This Remembrance Sunday is particularly poignant, as we mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Today, we remember the sacrifice of servicemen from Wales during the war.

We also remember the countless men, women and children who played pivotal roles on the home front and shaped our society in ways no generation had done before.

To this remarkable generation, we give thanks.

Their contribution and legacy will endure.'