
Queen Elizabeth II departs the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Former British Prime Ministers Baroness Margaret Thatcher (L) and Sir John Major (2C) depart the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Former British Prime Ministers Baroness Margaret Thatcher (C) and Sir John Major (L) depart the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Queen Elizabeth II departs Westminster Abbey with the Dean of Westminster John Hall (2-L) following the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown departs the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service with his wife Sarah on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with wife Sarah speaks with the Dean of Westminster John Hall before departing the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service with his wife Sarah on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with wife Sarah arrive for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service with his wife Sarah on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Queen Elizabeth II arrives with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Queen Elizabeth II arrives with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Queen Elizabeth II arrives with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Former British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher arrives with former Prime Minister Sir John Major (L) for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Queen Elizabeth II arrives with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh for the Passing of the World War One Generation Memorial Service on Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain 11 November 2009. The armistice took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day has evolved into Veterans Day during which all war veterans are remembered. EPA/ANDY RAIN