King Charles lead the royal tributes in remembrance at the Cenotaph today, with Prince William also taking part in the annual National Service of Remembrance in central London.
His Majesty laid a wreath at the memorial on Whitehall, honouring those who have lost their lives in conflict, in a ceremony which remains one of the most significant events in the royal calendar.
Andy Burnham also laid a wreath at the Cenotaph as he participated in his first Remembrance Sunday as Prime Minister.
A record-breaking number of former Prime Minister also lay wreaths at today’s service, including Sir Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and John Major.
Party leaders from across the political spectrum also took part, including Kemi Badenoch, Sir Ed Davey, Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage.
The Reform UK leader participated in the event for the very first time after his party surpassed six MPs in the House of Commons.
Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales were present at the event, watching on as His Majesty and Prince William lay wreaths to honour the fallen.
Prior to the wreaths being laid at the Cenotaph, a selection of music from the Massed Bands of the Guards Division and the Pipes and Drums was played before the annual two-minute silence was observed.
After the wreath-laying procession, Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, lead those gathered at the Cenotaph in prayer.
After the head of the Church of England concluded a rendition of an Our Father prayer, the national anthem was sung by those in attendance.
The King and other members of the Royal Family then saluted the Cenotaph.
After the official ceremony with the royals and senior politicians came to a close, representatives from a host of veterans’ organisations, including the Royal British Legion and Army Benevolent Fund, came forward to lay wreaths.
King Charles, as Sovereign, serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. His relationship with the military began in March 1971 at RAF Cranwell, where he earned his RAF wings.
Later that year, after a passing out parade, he entered the Royal Navy, beginning a career that mirrored the service of his father, grandfather and great-grandfathers.
Following training at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, the King served on HMS Norfolk and two frigates. He qualified as a helicopter pilot in 1974 before joining 845 Naval Air Squadron, operating from HMS Hermes.
On February 9, 1976, he assumed command of the coastal minehunter HMS Bronington, where he served for his final nine months in the Royal Navy.
His Majesty holds numerous military ranks and affiliations, including Captain General of the Royal Marines, Colonel-in-Chief of The Parachute Regiment, Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Honorary Commodore-in-Chief of Aircraft Carriers and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Marham.
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