Remembrance Day 2021: Full list of events taking place across Portsmouth, Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, Portchester, Stubbington, Emsworth and Havant in 2021

The Royal British Legion describe the day as ‘a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life’.

Members of the Armed Forces in Britain and the Commonwealth, and their families, are commemorated and remembered for their service.

In Portsmouth there will be an Armistice Day service on Thursday, November 11 at 10.55am at the war memorial in Guildhall Square.

The short service will include a two-minute silence. During the service there will be a selection of readings and poems. This event is open to all members of the public.

There will also be a Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade on Sunday, November 14 from 10.30am until midday at Guildhall Square.

The Remembrance Service will be preceded by a parade of veterans, military personnel and youth groups in the Guildhall Square at 10.30am.

At 11am there will be a two-minute silence followed by the service. A wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph will conclude the morning’s events.

Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: ‘We’re delighted to be able to hold our Remembrance events in person this year, following last year’s virtual services. It’s important we continue to pay tribute to those who have given their lives in the service of their country.’

Gosport' s civic Remembrance ceremony returns to its familiar form on Sunday, November 14 at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

An armed guard, courtesy of HMS Sultan, will form up on the road opposite the hospital. Joining them will be representatives from the Royal British Legion, veterans groups, Scouts, Guides, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets and other local organisations.