PARIS — The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is set to attend a ceremony with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Armistice. This occasion honors the friendship between the two nations while allowing people globally to remember their fallen heroes from World War I.

This event marks a significant moment, as it is the first instance of a British leader participating in such a ceremony since Winston Churchill was invited by General Charles de Gaulle in 1944, according to Starmer’s office.

The ceremony in Paris serves as a reminder of the Franco-British celebrations that took place 80 years ago when Allied forces succeeded in liberating much of France from Nazi rule, as referenced by Macron’s office.

Additionally, this year signifies the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a crucial agreement that established amicable relations between France and the United Kingdom.

On Monday morning, the leaders will convene at the Elysee presidential palace before proceeding to the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue, where they will lay wreaths at the statues of Georges Clemenceau, the French Prime Minister during the Armistice, and Winston Churchill.

Following this, they will preside over the traditional ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, during which they will rekindle the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The event will feature performances from the French Army Choir, who will sing the national anthem of France, “La Marseillaise,” along with the British anthem, “God Save the King.”

In a statement, Starmer expressed his pride in being in Paris alongside President Macron to honor those who lost their lives in World War I and highlighted their immense sacrifices for the liberties enjoyed today.

Moreover, the Prime Minister revealed that the British government has allocated over 10 million pounds in preparation for the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe, which also marks the end of World War II following Japan’s defeat.