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Commemorations on centenary of Britain's entry into WW1 Commemorations on centenary of Britain's entry into WW1
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Events are taking place to commemorate the centenary of the start of Britain's involvement in World War One.Events are taking place to commemorate the centenary of the start of Britain's involvement in World War One.
The Prince of Wales and prime minister will be in Glasgow for a national service of commemoration, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join world leaders for events in Belgium.The Prince of Wales and prime minister will be in Glasgow for a national service of commemoration, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join world leaders for events in Belgium.
Westminster Abbey is hosting a candle-lit vigil service.Westminster Abbey is hosting a candle-lit vigil service.
Lights will be switched off in homes and buildings from Blackpool Tower to Downing Street to mark the war's start.Lights will be switched off in homes and buildings from Blackpool Tower to Downing Street to mark the war's start.
Prime Minister David Cameron said: "A hundred years ago today Britain entered the First World War and we are marking that centenary to honour those who served, to remember those who died, and to ensure that the lessons learnt live with us forever.Prime Minister David Cameron said: "A hundred years ago today Britain entered the First World War and we are marking that centenary to honour those who served, to remember those who died, and to ensure that the lessons learnt live with us forever.
"It is right to remember the extraordinary sacrifice of a generation and we are all indebted to them because their most enduring legacy is our liberty.""It is right to remember the extraordinary sacrifice of a generation and we are all indebted to them because their most enduring legacy is our liberty."
It was at 23:00 on 4 August 1914 that Britain entered into one of the costliest conflicts in history, and the fighting continued until 11 November 1918.It was at 23:00 on 4 August 1914 that Britain entered into one of the costliest conflicts in history, and the fighting continued until 11 November 1918.
Analysis from Peter Hunt, BBC NewsAnalysis from Peter Hunt, BBC News
It was the most destructive war that had ever been fought.It was the most destructive war that had ever been fought.
One hundred years on, a consensus among historians and politicians as to why it broke out, remains elusive.One hundred years on, a consensus among historians and politicians as to why it broke out, remains elusive.
But there is consensus about the human cost and the human sacrifice which will be commemorated across the UK, and in Belgium.But there is consensus about the human cost and the human sacrifice which will be commemorated across the UK, and in Belgium.
The royals, more used to marking the end of a conflict rather than the start, will attend many of the events.The royals, more used to marking the end of a conflict rather than the start, will attend many of the events.
At Glasgow Cathedral the sometimes overlooked contribution of once Empire colonies, now Commonwealth nations will be remembered.At Glasgow Cathedral the sometimes overlooked contribution of once Empire colonies, now Commonwealth nations will be remembered.
In Belgium, where the invasion by Germany is etched in the collective memory, the emphasis will be on reconciliation.In Belgium, where the invasion by Germany is etched in the collective memory, the emphasis will be on reconciliation.
And at Westminster Abbey, in the evening, the last moments of peace before the British Empire entered the war will be reflected upon during a candlelit vigil.And at Westminster Abbey, in the evening, the last moments of peace before the British Empire entered the war will be reflected upon during a candlelit vigil.
There'll be many more such events between now and 2018.There'll be many more such events between now and 2018.
All are designed, according to the government, to improve our understanding of the causes, conduct and consequences of the First World War.All are designed, according to the government, to improve our understanding of the causes, conduct and consequences of the First World War.
Throughout the war almost 900,000 people lost their lives fighting for the British army.Throughout the war almost 900,000 people lost their lives fighting for the British army.
As well as Prince Charles and Mr Cameron, 1,400 guests including military officials and senior politicians are expected at the national service of commemoration taking place at Glasgow Cathedral at 10:00 BST.As well as Prince Charles and Mr Cameron, 1,400 guests including military officials and senior politicians are expected at the national service of commemoration taking place at Glasgow Cathedral at 10:00 BST.
Prince Harry will be in Folkestone, Kent, where a parade will mark the route millions of soldiers took as they marched to the harbour to embark on their journey to France. He will unveil a memorial arch in their memory and lay a wreath.Prince Harry will be in Folkestone, Kent, where a parade will mark the route millions of soldiers took as they marched to the harbour to embark on their journey to France. He will unveil a memorial arch in their memory and lay a wreath.
'Candle burning''Candle burning'
A remembrance service taking place in Liege, Belgium, will be attended by world leaders and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.A remembrance service taking place in Liege, Belgium, will be attended by world leaders and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
And in the evening the duke and duchess will move on to the St Symphorien Military Cemetery in Mons.And in the evening the duke and duchess will move on to the St Symphorien Military Cemetery in Mons.
The cemetery is of particular significance as an equal number of both German and British soldiers are buried there. Among them lies Private John Parr, who was the first British soldier killed on the Western Front, and Maurice James Dease who was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross in WW1.The cemetery is of particular significance as an equal number of both German and British soldiers are buried there. Among them lies Private John Parr, who was the first British soldier killed on the Western Front, and Maurice James Dease who was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross in WW1.
Later, Westminster Abbey will hold a candle-lit vigil service of prayer to coincide with the exact time Britain's declaration of war was announced.Later, Westminster Abbey will hold a candle-lit vigil service of prayer to coincide with the exact time Britain's declaration of war was announced.
Between 22:00 and 23:00 BST, the Royal British Legion's "Lights Out" event will see households, businesses and public buildings across the UK turn out their lights to leave a single candle or light burning.Between 22:00 and 23:00 BST, the Royal British Legion's "Lights Out" event will see households, businesses and public buildings across the UK turn out their lights to leave a single candle or light burning.
The event was inspired by the words of wartime foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey, who said on the eve of WW1: "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time."The event was inspired by the words of wartime foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey, who said on the eve of WW1: "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time."
The lights of Tower Bridge, the Eden Project in Cornwall, the headquarters of the Football Association and the Imperial War Museums in London and Salford are all taking part in the the event.The lights of Tower Bridge, the Eden Project in Cornwall, the headquarters of the Football Association and the Imperial War Museums in London and Salford are all taking part in the the event.
Elsewhere, a field of 888,246 ceramic poppies representing all the British military fatalities of WW1 is being planted in the moat of the Tower of London. The installation by artist Paul Cummins is entitled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red and will be unveiled on Tuesday.Elsewhere, a field of 888,246 ceramic poppies representing all the British military fatalities of WW1 is being planted in the moat of the Tower of London. The installation by artist Paul Cummins is entitled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red and will be unveiled on Tuesday.
On Sunday, the French and German presidents commemorated the 100th anniversary of Germany's declaration of war on France on 3 August 1914.On Sunday, the French and German presidents commemorated the 100th anniversary of Germany's declaration of war on France on 3 August 1914.
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