Question

Traditionally, what is the first song played during the National Service of Remembrance?

Answer 1

During the National Service of Remembrance in the United Kingdom, the first song played is not "God Save the Queen" or "The Last Post." The actual first song played is "Beethoven's Funeral March No. 1 in C major," also known as "Marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe" or "Funeral March on the Death of a Hero.

Answer 2

Traditionally, the first song played during the National Service of Remembrance is "The Last Post". The song is a bugle call that is used to signal the end of the day and is a symbol of remembrance for those who have died in the line of duty.

Answer 3

The first song traditionally played during the National Service of Remembrance is "God Save the Queen," which is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. The song is played after the arrival of the Royal Family at the Cenotaph and is followed by a two-minute silence to honor those who have died in conflicts.