Seychelles Stands with Commonwealth at Remembrance Sunday Service in Westminster

H.E. Wendy Isnard, Senior Counsellor at the Seychelles High Commission in London, represented the Republic at the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on Sunday, marking the anniversary of the end of the First World War alongside royalty, veterans, and Commonwealth delegates.

The Republic of Seychelles was formally represented at this year’s National Service of Remembrance in London, underscoring the island nation’s enduring ties to the Commonwealth and its respect for shared history.

H.E. Wendy Isnard, Senior Counsellor at the Seychelles High Commission in London, attended the ceremony held on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, Westminster.

The service marked the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War in 1918. As is tradition, the ceremony began with a two-minute silence, bringing the crowd to a halt to honor those who have lost their lives in conflict.

The event drew a distinguished array of attendees, including members of the British Royal Family, prominent politicians, serving military personnel, veterans, faith community leaders, and High Commissioners from across the Commonwealth.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial, and veterans marched past the Cenotaph in a solemn display of gratitude and respect.

Seychelles expressed that it was honoured to stand alongside representatives from the Community of Nations at such a significant day of reflection. Remembrance Sunday, observed on the second Sunday of November nearest to 11 November, serves as a annual commemoration for British and Commonwealth military and civilian personnel who died during the two World Wars and in later conflicts.

The presence of the Seychelles High Commission highlights the small Indian Ocean nation’s continued engagement with UK diplomatic traditions and its solidarity with Commonwealth nations in honoring historical sacrifice.