REMEMBRANCE - MERCHANT NAVY

The transcript describes the extension of the Merchant Navy Memorial on Tower Hill, where the Queen and the Duke unveiled a new monument for the Second World War. It highlights the bravery of men and women from the Commonwealth who served under the Red Ensign. The true memorial is found in the ideals they died for. The unveiling ceremony included the names of 24,000 merchant seamen who sacrificed their lives. The transcript concludes with a reflection on Remembrance Sunday.

Who accompanied the Queen to the unveiling of the new monument?

• The Prince of Wales

• The Duke

• The Prime Minister

• The Archbishop

Under which flag did the brave men and women serve?

• Red Ensign

• Blue Ensign

• White Ensign

• Union Jack

What is considered the true memorial of the brave individuals who served?

• The Commonwealth countries

• The flags in the garden

• The lives of people upholding their ideals

• The monument itself

Approximately how many merchant seamen's names are recorded on the monument?

• 18,000

• 30,000

• 12,000

• 24,000

What event is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• Armistice Day

• Commonwealth Day

• Victory Day

• Remembrance Sunday