Remembrance services in Heverlee and Namur will honour those killed in war, while the Royal British Legion shares updated histories exploring the enduring relationship between Belgium and Britain across generations.
Remembering The Battle Of Mons Mons will commemorate the First Battle of Mons with wreath-laying ceremonies honouring British and Commonwealth soldiers, Victoria Cross heroes, wartime sacrifice and the enduring legacy of the British Expeditionary Force. Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on 23 August,…
Every year, as mid-July arrives, a peculiar kind of shadow falls over Europe. It is the anniversary of Srebrenica—a name that should ring in our ears not just as a historical event, but as a profound, shattering alarm. Thirty-one years ago today, the promise of “Never Again,” forged in the ashes of the Holocaust, was…
Photo: Veterans, military personnel, diplomats, and community members gather at Evere Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Brussels during the Royal British Legion’s annual Act of Remembrance honoring Allied war heroes. Photo credics:.George Thompson : Imperial War Museums, Robert Melot, Dennis Abbott. Brussels Town Cemetery (CWGC) Brussels Remembers Allied Heroes The Royal British Legion’s annual Act…
Photo: Karen Carstens, a journalist remembered for her warmth and courage, tragically died after attempting to rescue her cats from a house fire. A Life Of Journalism, Kindness, And Courage Remembered Journalist Karen Carstens died after reentering her burning home to save her cats. Colleagues remember her warmth, talent, and compassion. The fire’s cause remains…
