On Remembrance Sunday at 11 a.m., the country observed a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who had lost their lives in battle. The King presided over the celebrations at the Cenotaph.
Charles wore the Marshal of the Royal Air Force’s greatcoat, poppy, and sword, and he imitated King George VI’s wreath-laying ceremony at the central London Whitehall Cenotaph. The military personnel played a major role in enabling the relocation service.
From the central balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, Camilla and the Princess of Wales watched the proceedings. Major Ollie Plunket of the Rifles laid a wreath at the Queen’s memorial.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Edinburgh also placed wreaths.
The His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth provided a band, Massed Bands and Pipers, which delighted the wet crowd at the Cenotaph.
From just off Downing Street to Horse Guards Parade, the streets were lined with active and retired military members.
Among the luminaries who attended and placed wreaths were Labour Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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After being led out of Whitehall by prominent royals and MPs, the King marched past the Foreign Office building with about 8,000 tri-service personnel and 10,000 veterans following him.
The crowd cheered them on as they went by the Cenotaph.
Joe Randall, the oldest of the nine D-Day veterans in attendance, was one hundred years old.
Veterans of nuclear testing who had never worn a medal for their service were among those taking part in the march.
Just in time for the Remembrance Sunday service, survivors of the UK’s nuclear bomb testing programme received a medal featuring an atom surrounded by olive branches. It was highly needed to receive this acknowledgment after being denied for seven decades.
There were representatives from about 300 armed forces, non-profit organisations, and 300 veterans who were invited to come for the first time; none of them belonged to a particular group.
“I know many people around the country will be honouring their memory today in quiet reflection,” he said. Servicemen’s bravery and dedication inspire.”
I enjoy laying a wreath in honour of those who died defending our nation and its values. Recent dismal incidents have reminded us to value our hard-won serenity.
“I am determined to ensure we never forget the ultimate sacrifice they have made.”
Sunday marks Armistice Day, one day after Saturday. International and domestic memorial services have been held at the National Memorial Arboretum.
After more than 120 arrests of far-right counterprotesters during a pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day, police remain outside London’s Cenotaph.
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