For those who find such things appropriate, the Remembrance DAY process probably fills a need. Having lost far too many colleagues 'in Service', I have a number of remembrance days throughout the year, completed without ceremony and in contemplative sincerity. The big occasion, I'm afraid, passes me by. It does. however, remove the temptation to consider the occasion in terms such as ...
"Pleased to see both the Prince of Wales and his number one son both wearing RAF uniform for the ceremony. There have been years when it has been unbroken dark blue from Prince Philip down until the CAS appeared to lay his wreath. Oh and I do wish the Princess Royal would wear a skirt with her naval uniform and not trousers."