Defence Minister for the Lords, Earl Howe said: “Llandudno represents a superb venue and I’m sure the town will bring together the whole nation in celebrating our Armed Forces.

“Wales was the proud host of the national event in 2010 when thousands of people celebrated in Cardiff. The support from the Welsh Government and local communities, coupled with the rich and vibrant history of Llandudno, means that the town is the ideal choice to make the event even more successful in 2018.”