People in the south-east of England gathered on Remembrance Sunday to remember those killed in the conflict.

Events were held in Kent, Sussex and Surrey ahead of Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of hostilities on the Western Front in the First World War.

Thousands of veterans and civilians laid wreaths at local war memorials and observed a two-minute silence.

Former Royal Engineer Graham Cosham, who works at a service in Brighton, said it was vital to remember the victims of war to prevent past mistakes from being repeated.

“We remember the men who served with us… enabling us to do what we do today.”

“We wouldn’t be free to do this without them,” he added.

Numerous events were held in Brighton and Hove.

In addition, various parades were held every year in towns and villages, followed by church services.

Brigadier Peter Gilbert said there was a “fantastic turnout” for what he called a moving commemoration event in Chatham, Kent.

He told BBC Radio Kent it was vital that we “never forget” the sacrifices people have made, not only since the world wars but also in recent years.

The BBC also attended the Remembrance service at St Nicholas Church in Godstone, Surrey, on Sunday.

Wreaths were laid at the war memorial by organizations including Tandridge District Council, Godstone District Council and the 1st Godstone Scouts.

During the ceremony, the list containing the names of those who lost their lives in the First and Second World War was read.

King Charles held a ceremony at the Cenotaph in central London with tens of thousands of people paying their respects to the martyrs.

According to the report, there are currently 56 active conflicts; It is the highest number since the end of World War II in 1945. Global Peace Index.