MP Mark Lancaster will represent UK government at Falklands’ Remembrance ceremonies
Milton Keynes North MP Mark Lancaster will be in the Falkland Islands for Remembrance Sunday as the British Government’s representative. HRH the Duke of Kent will also be attending the ceremonies.
Usually in Newport Pagnell for the Remembrance ceremonies at the town’s memorial, the MP for Milton Keynes North, who is a member of the Territorial Army, will this year be laying a wreath at the memorial in Stanley.
Britain traditionally sends a Minister to represent the Government each year to the Falklands and this year Mr Lancaster has been selected because of his junior minister role in the Ministry of Defence and his continuing service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Forces.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war which followed the Argentine invasion of the Islands, and it is expected that more than 50 veterans will be flying to the Islands as part of the commemorations.
Mr Lancaster said:” I would normally never miss Remembrance Sunday in Newport Pagnell but I am deeply honoured to be asked to represent the British Government in the Falklands.
“Given the significance of the commemorations this year I think it is absolutely the right thing to do and sends a clear message to the Islanders as to the strength of support the have here in the UK.”
Mr Lancaster will be attending ceremonies at Port Stanley, Goose Green, the site of one of the major battles of the war, as well as a service of remembrance at Stanley Cathedral during his five-day trip.
According to the Falklands government program, Remembrance Sunday begins with a Memorial Service at Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley. This will be followed by a parade of Guard Detachments representing the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and a Detachment from the Falkland Islands Defence Force.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland will lead the parade. They will be joined by Veterans and Associations and begin their march to the Cross of Sacrifice at the local cemetery.
A short service will then be held and the Roll of Honour read out and there will be two minutes silence at 11.00 am marked by the firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green.
The Duke of Kent, MLA Dick Sawle, the Commander British Forces, and FIG official guests will lay wreaths, followed by representatives of the Armed Services, Falkland Islands Defence Force, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Royal British Legion.
Suggested Stories
-
May 16th 2013
Falklands’ war: Defense releases stats on deaths of military personnel
-
May 13th 2013
Falklands: MPs blast Spanish MEP for comments on the Islands sovereignty
-
May 13th 2013
Malvinas' globe in UK stores triggers strong reactions from Falklands’ veterans
-
May 17th 2013
Pope Francis condemned the global ‘cult of money’ and the ‘new idols’
32 comments Feed
Note: Comments do not reflect MercoPress’ opinions. They are the personal view of our users. We wish to keep this as open and unregulated as possible. However, rude or foul language, discriminative comments (based on ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or the sort), spamming or any other offensive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Please report any inadequate posts to the editor. Comments must be in English. Thank you.
No fat boy seats going spare this week.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Again showing our commitment and loyally to the Falklands.
.
Probably quite a good choice by London, and even potentially useful: He's a qualified EOD officer with the TA, so he'll probably want the minefield tour while he's there.
He's also a reasonable batsman (he's one of the opening batsmen for the House of Commons cricket team), and it must be nearly the season?
So nice to see UK continue to support the FI s and great that 50 veterans are going, where they will get a great welcome.
Nov 08th, 2012 - 07:01 am
Groan.
Read Boovis' comment @3 again, slowly.
countdown for decadent chipboard British Empire.
no british empire,
but argentina certainly wants one,
so your comment should aim that way.
It also says something when Argenwhina puts up a statue of Ho Chi Minh in downtown Buenos Ayres.
sad then, its not done in reverse.
the Falklands deserve nothing less , than the full support of the free democratic world,
their feedom , your freedom .
But empire or no empire, the decadent British establishment is being monstered so bad right now it really does feel like Big Ben is ticking for it! Did you see Channel 4 news tonight, all the coverups are coming back to haunt the establishment, including one it seems of a paedophile ring of senior Thatcher ministers!
@15 Yes. Any more mercilessly incisive and show stopping sarcasm you can share with us? That one had me reeling I must admit.
Ohhh! Did I hurt your feeeliiiings?
www.amtradicion.com.ar/noticias/noticias_clip_image004_0025.jpg
did you see on the news of thousands and thousands of people demenstrating in argentina against CFK .
her time as leader is running out.
#19 We'll see, my first impression of the protest is its a bit of a damp squib for your side as Cristina is still in office...
Nov 09th, 2012 - 09:19 am
The cacerolazos country wide were much larger than the September 13 ones. For example our little town (population aprox. 10.000) fielded 1.000 protesters which is about 25% more than the last time.
The protests are not demanding that CFK should go, we want her to take notice of the important things that the Argentine people need:
1) Security
2) An end to government corruption
3) Ending inflation
4) Guaranteed personal liberty
5) An end to confrontational policies both domestically and abroad
6) Respect for those who think differently
7) No more talk of re-reelection
8) No more lies about the economy
These were the main demands of the people last night here in our town and also in the rest of the country.
“He's a qualified EOD officer with the TA, so he'll probably want the minefield tour while he's there.”
Oh Rufus, you really shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag. You are directly responsible for Argentina's next complaint to the UN about the militarisation of the South Atlantic.
do you think she will survive untill 2015.
old britons like you don't!
lol
“I see Mr.Lancester's worried face at the back”
That's because he has just seen a picture of CFK and is about to vomit.
Commenting for this story is now closed.
If you have a Facebook account, become a fan and comment on our Facebook Page!