BLCC

Kindling of the Torch
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd, Westminster, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
The Kindling of the Torch is a short ceremony held each year in Westminster Abbey at the beginning of November to commemorate the re-lightning of the permanent flame at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the end of World War II after it had been extinguished by the German occupier. From Westminster Abbey the Torch is transported to Brussels in a pilgrimage along the many war cemeteries, in time for the 11 November ceremony at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
This event is not organised by the BLCC, but members may join the Ceremony.
Due to logistical reasons, the number of guests is limited. Registration opens in September 2025.
