More than 10,000 veterans have joined the King and the Prime Minister at the Cenotaph this morning to pay tribute to Britain’s fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday.
Among the crowds gathered along the barriers on Whitehall, military veterans proudly displayed their medals, while others stood nearby, ready to participate in the Royal British Legion march past the memorial.
The King, along with a series of senior royals, is in attendance to observe the two-minute silence in what is Andy Burnham’s first service since entering No10 in July.
Thousands have flocked to partake in the Royal British Legion’s march, with more than 300 different Armed Forces and civilian organisations represented at the event in a powerful display of patriotism.
Those in attendance could be seen bowing their heads as the Last Post played out during an emotional two-minute silence along Whitehall.
Mr Burnham was joined by the Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch to lay a wreath before the Cenotaph, followed by other leading politicians, including Nigel Farage and Sir Ed Davey.
Former Prime Ministers lined up behind, including Sir Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown and Sir Tony Blair.
Mr Farage, the leader of Reform UK, was invited to lay a wreath for the first time after his party achieved enough sitting MPs in Parliament to do so.
Since Remembrance Day in 2025, Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman and Andrew Rosindell defected from the Conservative Party to join Mr Farage’s ranks.
Stringent rules only allow leaders of parties with six or more MPs to lay a wreath during the national service.
Prince William, Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh also paid their respects with a wreath.
Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales were spotted from the balcony of the Foreign Office, standing solemnly as the senior Westminster figures paid their respects.
After the leading figures paid their respects, the march proceeded down its usual route, led by the Royal Air Force.
Today, there are around 20 World War II veterans as part of the procession.
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Ahead of London’s Cenotaph during the National Service of Remembrance this morning, the Prime Minister paid tribute to “the courage and bravery of the Armed Forces”.
He stressed the importance of remembering those who “made the ultimate sacrifice for our country” while committing himself to devoting more funds to the UK’s defence.
Mr Burnham also promised to give troops the “good housing, training, and support they deserve”.
In a heartfelt statement this morning, the Prime Minister said: “I want to give my thanks to those who have served and are still serving today. I know you and your families make huge sacrifices to keep our country safe.
“My job is to make sure that sacrifice is honoured, both through the way we treat our Armed Forces and our veterans, but also through the country we build for you and for your loved ones.
“We will give our Armed Forces the funding and equipment you need to keep this country safe, as well as the good housing, training, and support you deserve.
“This is a world where once again it’s become necessary to stand up for our values and stand alongside our allies.
“Our memories of those who went before us give us strength to know we will never be cowed in the face of threats or aggression.
“And together we will build a country we are proud to serve, and a future that remembers and honours those who fought for our freedoms. A Britain worth fighting for.”
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