HM the Queen lays a wreath at the war memorial at Paddington station

Poppies to Paddington

Poppies to Paddington began during the November 2020 COVID lockdown. This year, having travelled by train from Chippenham, Her Majesty the Queen laid a wreath of poppies at the War Memorial on Platform 1 at London Paddington before meeting The Military Wives Choir, as well as reservists and veterans from recent conflicts working in the railway industry.

You can see the highlights video below and read the full story at https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-11-11/the-queen-joins-poppies-to-paddington-initiative-on-armistice-day:

There is also the full ceremony (all 75 minutes) below:

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