Londoners will be able to watch the Mayor of London’s Armed Forces Day ceremony online on Thursday 25 June, with a free livestream from 10:00am to 11:00am.
The event is an online-only flag-raising ceremony hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff. No booking is required, and viewers are invited to join remotely through the livestream on the London City Hall event page.
The ceremony is aimed at the general public as well as members of the British Armed Forces, veterans, reservists and cadets. It comes ahead of the national Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Saturday 27 June.
The details for watching from home
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Armed Forces Day 2026 flag-raising ceremony |
| Date | Thursday 25 June 2026 |
| Time | 10:00am to 11:00am |
| Venue | Online |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking | No booking required |
Because the ceremony is being held online, there is no public venue to travel to. The source listing states that the livestream will be streamed on the event page, allowing people to watch remotely rather than attend in person.
That makes this a practical option for London residents who want to mark Armed Forces Day but cannot travel to a civic ceremony. It may also suit serving personnel, veterans, cadets and families who want to follow the City Hall event during the working morning.
Flag raising and speeches from City Hall
The ceremony will centre on a flag raising in honour of service personnel, past and present. According to the London City Hall event listing, it is being held to recognise the bravery and commitment of military men and women, reservists, veterans and cadets.
Speeches are due to be delivered by the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and special guest military representatives. The listed hosts are Sadiq Khan and Andrew Boff, who are leading the online ceremony on behalf of City Hall and the Assembly.
The timing also places the London event within the wider Armed Forces Day programme. The national day itself falls two days later, on Saturday 27 June, when communities around the country will mark the contribution of the Armed Forces community in different ways.
For readers comparing online and in-person commemorations, there are also other Armed Forces Week flag-raising ceremonies taking place outside London.
Who the ceremony is for
The event listing names members of the British Armed Forces, cadets and representatives as part of the ceremony’s focus. The wider invitation is open to anyone who wants to watch the livestream.
That includes people with a direct connection to military service and Londoners who want to observe the civic ceremony from home. The online format means the audience is not limited by the capacity of a physical venue.
The source does not list food, stalls, on-site activities, transport arrangements or accessibility details. The confirmed practical point is that this is a livestreamed ceremony, not a public gathering at City Hall.
How to join the livestream
Viewers should go to the London City Hall event page for Armed Forces Day 2026 shortly before 10:00am on Thursday 25 June. The ceremony is scheduled to run for one hour, ending at 11:00am.
No booking is required, and the event is free to watch. The page also notes that playing last year’s livestream video would set cookies from YouTube or Google.
Source: London City Hall Events
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This preview is based on the London City Hall event listing for the Armed Forces Day 2026 online ceremony.
- Confirmed the event date as Thursday 25 June 2026.
- Confirmed the time as 10:00am to 11:00am.
- Confirmed the venue as online and the access method as a livestream.
- Confirmed that the event is free and no booking is required.
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- London City Hall Events
- Scope
- London
- Updated
- 2026-06-22 13:01
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