How Did the British Embassy Commemorate Remembrance Day in Beirut?

The British Embassy held a service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Beirut on the occasion of "Remembrance Day." This annual event commemorates World War I in 1918, aiming to honor the sacrifices of all those who gave their lives in service to their countries, including those from the United Kingdom, Commonwealth nations, and various other countries, among them Lebanon.

Chargé d'Affaires of the British Embassy Victoria Dun delivered a welcome address, followed by readings from Deputy Head of Mission of Germany Yasmin Raya, Deputy Head of Mission of the US Keith Hanigan, French Military Attaché Colonel Bruno Costantini, and Australian Ambassador Tom Wilson.

At the end of the service, everyone stood for two minutes of silence, followed by the laying of wreaths on the memorial by ambassadors, diplomats, military attachés from the United States, European countries, and Commonwealth nations, as well as official representatives from the Lebanese Armed Forces and foreign militaries.

Father Tony Karam, parish priest of Saint George Church in Hazmieh, presided over the service. Also present were British Military Attaché Major Charles Smith and representatives from Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Heykal and Director General of General Security General Hassan Shqeir.