'What happened to tradition?!' Veterans warn Britain is becoming 'anti-patriot' as young people lose respect for Armistice Day

One veteran named Geoffrey who served in France and now lives in London exclusively told GB News that Britain has “forgotten traditional values” and that showing patriotism is now wrongly seen as something to be ashamed of.

He told The People's Channel: "I'm from a military family. So my granddad, who passed away in France during the First World War.

"My dad was in the same regiment at me so we have got a legacy as a military family, to remember our ancestors.

"Most of the new generation, I think, in UK or France, don't have these kind of things anymore. Unfortunately, we have lost it a lot.

"I think it's like many about all the propaganda because we are now anti patriot.

"You raise a flag, you are a racist or a fascist. So we forgot all the traditional values and about our ancestors.

"So for a lot of people these words don't make any sense anymore."

Others described war as a “terrible thing” with an “enormous human cost” warning that the freedoms we enjoy today came at a price that must never be forgotten.

One cadet, who took part in the annual London Armistice service, also added: " I don’t think remembrance is considered an important issue for many young people today.

"That said, I do believe it’s still important for people to understand its significance, even if they don’t always feel the need to outwardly pay their respects.

"When I’ve spoken to friends recently, they haven’t really understood the importance of why we’re here, which I think is a shame but it’s something that can be changed.

"I think it starts quite early on, in education. Around this time of year especially, we should be explaining to young children why remembrance matters.

"Helping them understand that the people we’re honouring are the reason we’re able to live with the freedoms we enjoy today.

"It’s very important, particularly at the 11th hour of the 11th day, it’s a moment to show proper respect to those who came before us."

However another veteran who served for 23 years, including in the Falklands, said he believes that youngsters do show respect for the poignant day.

He said: "I do think that young people have that respect, I do a lot of work with the cadets.

"Today we have at least three schools represented here on this service.

"They will show an awful lot of respect. And they're very proud to be here today."