By James Morris

First Minister Mark Drakeford made a refined appearance in central Cardiff today as part of the events taking place to open the Remembrance Field 2022. Cardiff Castle with its military and historic links made a fitting stage to open the remembrance field, As part of the event many past and present service men and women came out on a crisp November morning to both pay their respects and celebrate the opening of the remembrance field.

Speaking at the event Rodney Harrington, a veteran of the Royal Welsh Regiment pondered on the importance of remembrance saying, “You must never forget, you shouldn’t be able to forget”.

The event, organised by the Royal British Legion, marked the opening of the remembrance field which is now open to the public who can pay their respects and remember all those lost in all conflicts.