King to lead nation in two-minute silence during Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph

The King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence during a Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph later this morning.

He will be joined by other members of the Royal Family and senior politicians, who will lay wreaths to the fallen.

An estimated 10,000 Armed Forces veterans will take part in the Royal British Legion's marchpast.

And 80 years on from the end of World War Two, about 20 veterans who served in the conflict will be in attendance.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer 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."

Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of WWII, Sir Keir spoke of "a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future".

He added: "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."

The two-minute silence begins at 11am on Sunday, with the march starting at 11.25am.

Thousands of people are expected to line Whitehall to pay tribute.

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."

Last night, Sir Keir joined members of the Royal Family at the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance.

Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and Keala Settle were on the bill - along with performances by the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines - during the event at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham hosted the festival and sang We'll Meet Again - telling the audience of the courage of her granddad, who is a veteran.

Harry Waddingham is 109 years old, and one of the oldest living men in the United Kingdom.

The Princess of Wales was seen wearing a black dress adorned with a handmade poppy created out of silk, glass and other natural materials, along with earrings belonging to the late Queen.

The Prince of Wales was absent as he is in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit.

Prince George attended for the first time - and watched intently as emotional videos of veterans speaking about their experiences were played.

The King was announced as a patron of the Royal British Legion last year.

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