19th October 2023 | News in your area
Runnymede Air Forces Memorial 70th Anniversary
On Tuesday 17th October, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the 70th Anniversary of the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial, hosted by the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation.
Opened in 1953 by Queen Elizabeth II, the memorial near Egham, carries the names of more than 20,000 people, commemorating those who were lost during operations from bases in Europe who have no known graves.
Related News Stories
Dame Penelope Keith RIP
Penelope Ann Constance Hatfield was born on the 2nd April 1940 in Sutton in Surrey. She spent her early years […]
View More
King’s Award for Enterprise and Corporate Social Responsibility event, Surrey Research Park, Guildford.
‘Surrey Lieutenancy, in partnership with Community Foundation for Surrey and SurreyResearch Park, hosted an event at Surrey Research Park Guildford […]
View More
Unveiling of 1914-1918 Memorial at Brookwood Military cemetery
On 9th June the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission […]
View More