The Royal Family today led the nation in a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day to commemorate those who died in conflict.
King Charles appeared visibly emotional as he laid a wreath at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, where he was joined by other senior royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The King approached the war memorial just before 11am and saluted. After the Big Ben bells chimed at 11am, a two-minute silence was perfectly observed which started and ended with the Last Post.
Charles, wearing a field marshal uniform with a ceremonial frock coat, then stepped forward and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph before saluting again.
Prince William, wearing his RAF uniform in the rank of Wing Commander with a greatcoat, poppy and sword, followed after the King, similarly laying a wreath and saluting.
Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales watched the service from the centre balcony at the Foreign Office.
Prime Ministers past and present, including David Cameron, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, also paid their respects as they lined up together in front of the Cenotaph. Party leaders Sir Keir and Kemi Badenoch stood in front of them holding wreaths.
Some 10,000 armed forces veterans are taking part in the Royal British Legion’s march-past through Whitehall, alongside about 20 Second World War veterans.
Services are also taking place across the country to honour the fallen, with this year’s Armistice Day marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Ahead of the two-minute silence at 11am, military bands had performed songs including Rule Britannia as crowds watched on along Whitehall.
Princess Catherine waved to crowds as she arrived alongside Prince William, with Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, following behind shortly afterwards.
King Charles III during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the 2025 National Service Of Remembrance
The Princess of Wales watched on alongside Queen Camilla as an impeccable two-minute silence was held
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph
Charles appeared emotional as he led the nation in a two-minute silence
William lays a wreath shortly after his father, King Charles, did the same at the Cenotaph
The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Kent during the Remembrance Sunday service
Prime Ministers past and present, including David Cameron, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, paid their respects as they lined up by the Cenotaph
Last night, Charles appeared visibly moved by a heartfelt rendition of God Save the King at the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance.
The monarch, who was announced as a patron of the Royal British Legion last year, was then treated to three cheers from the Armed Forces at the Royal Albert Hall.
It was also a memorable night for Prince George who made his debut at the Festival of Remembrance alongside his mother, the Princess of Wales. George was effectively standing in for his father, Prince William, who was travelling back from his Earthshot Prize Awards and the COP30 summit in Brazil.
Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and Keala Settle also attended last night’s event, where there were performances by the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines.
Ahead of today’s commemorations, the Prime Minister said: ‘This Remembrance Sunday, we pause as a nation to honour all those who have served our country.
‘We reflect on the extraordinary courage of our armed forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today.
‘Eighty years since the end of the Second World War, we remember a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future. Their legacy is peace and our duty is to protect it.
‘Such sacrifice deserves more than silence, which is why this Government remains committed to supporting veterans, their families and those who serve.
‘Today, we remember, and we renew our promise to uphold the values they fought for.’
Among those set to march is 101-year-old Donald Poole, a Royal Army Ordnance Corps technician who handled defective explosives or enemy ammunition.
Originally from Bromley, Kent, he was serving in India in 1945 when Japan’s surrender was announced, sparking an impromptu celebration.
He said: ‘It is a great honour to be able to pay tribute to the poor souls who have died in all conflicts and I know how lucky I am to still be here thanks to all those who have fought and served, past and present.
‘I also want to pay tribute to the civilian services who suffered during the Second World War, particularly the fire service, who saved so many lives during the Blitz – many of whom lost their own.’
Sid Machin, another of the six 101-year-olds registered to march, is one of the last surviving ‘Chindit’ soldiers from the Second World War’s Burma campaign.
As a young man of about 19, Mr Machin landed behind enemy lines in a glider at night in the jungle, as part of a special forces unit in Burma (now Myanmar), which wreaked havoc on Japanese supply lines and infrastructure.
Mr Machin, from Dorset, said: ‘I am proud to be marching at the Cenotaph today with the Chindit Society to mark the end of an emotional year remembering my own and my comrades service in the Far East.
‘It was tough but we just had to get on with it and watch out for each other. I will be thinking of everyone I served with and especially those that didn’t make it home.’
Prince William was among those who lay a wreath on the Cenotaph today
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive ahead of the National Service of Remembrance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria leave Downing Street for the service
Wreaths will be laid at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London
Veterans on Whitehall ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph
Veterans wait to get in to position on Whitehall ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service
Veterans arrive at the beginning of the 2025 National Service Of Remembrance
Services will also take place across the country to honour the fallen
Some 10,000 armed forces veterans will take part in the Royal British Legion’s march-past through Whitehall, alongside about 20 Second World War veterans
The Chelsea Pensioners arrive on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Sunday service
Veterans watch as Chelsea Pensioners arrive on Horse Guards Parade
Veterans applaud as Chelsea Pensioners arrive on Horse Guards Parade
Royal fan Joseph Afrane wears patriotic clothing decked with poppies on Whitehall
Veterans gather on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Royal British Legion’s march past the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
Eileen Marshall, 98, is one of just three female Second World War veterans expected to march at the Cenotaph this year.
Ms Marshall, from Ilkley in West Yorkshire, left home in 1944 aged 17 to join the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS).
After initial training, she was drafted to HMS Ganges, where her role involved looking after the officers’ quarters.
She said: ‘Serving in the WRNS was one of the happiest times of my life, but also one of the saddest, especially when sailors were lost at sea, including my cousin.
‘On Remembrance Sunday, I will be marching with the HMS Ganges Association to honour all those who gave their lives, including my husband Ray, who served with the Highland Regiment and passed away in 1994. I will proudly wear his medals as I remember him and all the fallen.’
The two-minute silence took place at 11am on Sunday, with the march starting at 11.25am.
A member of the public wears a Union Jack hat and a poppy jacket ahead of the Remembrance Sunday ceremony
Veterans gather on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Royal British Legion’s march past the Cenotaph
Preparations were seen taking place for the Remembrance Sunday service in Whitehall today
Thousands of people will honour the war dead by gathering in Whitehall. Many were seen arriving early on Sunday
Thousands of people are expected to line Whitehall to pay tribute.
Police marksmen watch over Whitehall ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service
The monarch was joined in the royal box by Prince George and the Princess of Wales on Saturday
The Princess of Wales arrives at the Royal Albert Hall with her son Prince George on Saturday
Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said: ‘From the Cenotaph in London to memorials in towns and villages across the United Kingdom, and wherever our armed forces serve around the world, we pause to remember their courage, their sacrifice and their enduring legacy.
‘We shall remember them.’
Philippa Rawlinson, director of remembrance at the Royal British Legion, said: ‘As we come together on Remembrance Sunday, we not only pay tribute to them but to all those who have bravely defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
‘From risking their lives in warzones to spending time away from their families, and providing vital support during emergencies and humanitarian disasters, the dedication of our armed forces community is extraordinary.
‘We encourage the nation to pause, reflect and remember their service and sacrifice.’