Her Majesty The Queen Opens the 2025 Field of Remembrance
Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the 97th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday, 6th November 2025. This annual event marks the beginning of the nation’s Remembrance commemorations.
The tradition started in 1928 when the Poppy Factory placed a small number of poppies and a collecting tin on the grounds of St Margaret's Church. Initially, only a few poppies were planted around a single cross. Over the years, it has grown into a vast display, now covering St Margaret’s churchyard with thousands of scarlet poppies every November.
Welcome Address by the Dean of Westminster
In his welcome to this year’s event, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, said:
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Author's summary: The Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, opened by The Queen, continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the nation’s fallen with a growing display of scarlet poppies since 1928.