BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 09:42

Once a year, Britain conducts a remembrance parade to celebrate one of its most important military victories in history, when Lord Nelson defeated the combined Navies of France and Spain at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast.


October 21st marked the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a battle that defined the Age of Sail and which secured British dominion of the seas for 100 years. This year, the ceremony took place on Friday 20th, as is the tradition if the anniversary falls on the weekend, with members of British Forces Gibraltar gathering at the Trafalgar Cemetery to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar.
Royal Navy Parade Commander, WO1 Brian Morris said:
‘I am extremely humbled to be the parade Commander on the 218th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and to represent the Royal Navy in the commemoration and remembrance of this historical event. Understanding Gibraltar’s participation in aftermath of the battle makes it especially poignant - and I am sure it is something that will be remembered by all our participating sailors for many years to come’.

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