Prince William issues statement that will be shared in schools across the UK today

The Prince of Wales will appear in schools across the country today.

Prince William will mark Remembrance Day today (Image: Getty)

The Prince of Wales will appear in schools across the country today to deliver a special message about the importance of honouring veterans. William, 43, will feature in a pre-recorded video message telling pupils that it’s important “to stop and reflect”, adding that Remembrance Day “teaches us empathy, resilience and responsibility”.

“Coming together for Remembrance is a vital way to honour those whose service keeps us safe,” he says in a message for the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Assembly. “Even today, as we continue to face a number of conflicts across the world, we honour those who have gone before us, and those who are serving now.

“Their memories matter, their lives matter, and they remind us to be respectful, kind, brave, and thoughtful every day.”

The Assembly is an online learning event that takes place annually on Armistice Day, or the closest school day, and is aimed at students aged 9-14. It can be accessed on YouTube or Zoom.

In the video message, the prince says: “Armistice Day is an important time for us to stop and reflect – it is a reminder that Remembrance is for everyone.

“When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way. We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward, so they are not forgotten. It’s not just about the past—it’s about shaping who we become in the future.

“Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience, and responsibility. And when we wear a red poppy or take a moment of silence, we are saying, ‘Thank you. We have not forgotten, and we will not forget.’

“Through my own military experience, as well as through my work in connection with units across the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force, I have seen firsthand the hard work, dedication and duty the Armed Forces carry out to ensure we are protected.”

The Royal Family marked Remembrance at a service at the Cenotaph on Sunday (Image: Getty)

The Assembly will hear directly from current serving military personnel RAF Air Commander Fred Wigglesworth and Army Lieutenant Colonel Manpreet Maycock, alongside first-hand testimony of Second World War veterans.

Tonight, William will join the King and Queen as they host VJ veterans for a reception at Windsor Castle marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War.

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales will head to Staffordshire to attend the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum.

She’ll join attendees in observing a two-minute silence at 11am before laying a wreath in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all those who have served in the Armed Forces.

A specially commissioned poem, by the National Memorial Arboretum’s Poet in Residence, Arji Manuelpillai, will be read at the service.

“A Sonnet For Us All” reflects the importance of personal connections, experiences and bonds that are formed through military service; themes which are particularly close to The Princess’ heart.