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Remembrance Sunday: Royal Tribute to Fallen Heroes
Kate Middleton joins Queen Camilla in honoring Britain's fallen heroes as King Charles and Prince William lead emotional Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph.
In brief
Kate Middleton joins Queen Camilla in honoring Britain's fallen heroes as King Charles and Prince William lead emotional Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph. Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Britain's fallen heroes during Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph led by King Charles and Prince William…
Remembrance Sunday Service
Kate Middleton joined Queen Camilla in paying tribute to Britain's fallen heroes as King Charles and Prince William led the nation in an emotional memorial service at the Cenotaph this morning for Remembrance Sunday.
Two-Minute Silence
Thousands of mourners, including Andy Burnham attending the first service of his premiership, bowed their heads as they observed a two-minute silence during the ceremony on Whitehall.
Wreath Laying
The senior royals, as well as a host of politicians past and present, laid wreathes at the Cenotaph before an impeccably observed silence and a stirring rendition of the Last Post.
Veterans March
About 10,000 veterans took part in the Royal British Legion's march past, with over 300 different Armed Forces and civilian organisations represented.
All Ages Mourn
People of all ages marched on Whitehall today, from bereaved children and military cadets, through to some of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War.
Royal Presence
Princess Anne, the Duke of Edinburgh and other royals also paid their respects today, while the Queen and the Princess of Wales watched on from the Foreign Office balcony.
Kate's Tribute
Kate also chose a three poppy pin, which is believed to represent her great uncles (her great-grandmother's three brothers) who died in action during World War I.
Queen's Tribute
The Queen also wore a three poppy pin. Buckingham Palace has never officially confirmed why royals make this gesture, but it is believed to be intended to represent three primary branches of the UK Armed…
Prince William
The Prince of Wales, wearing the uniform of a Lieutenant Colonel of the household cavalry, sporting a long black cloak and sword saluted after laying his wreath at the Cenotaph.
William's Service
William, who in 2013 completed seven-and-a-half years of full-time operational military service, promotes the roles and welfare of current and former service personnel as a key part of his work.
King Charles
The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph to honour those who have died in conflict after leading the nation in a two-minute silence at the annual Remembrance Sunday service.
Charles' Uniform
Charles, wearing a field marshal uniform complete with a long grey greatcoat, cap and sword, saluted as he stepped back from the monument in Whitehall.
Charles' Military History
His wreath closely resembled one produced for King George VI, with 41 paper poppy petals mounted on an arrangement of black leaves.
Charles' Military Roles
It was adorned with scarlet, purple and gold ribbon and bow, the colours of the King’s racing silk.
Charles' Military Titles
Charles holds a number of military ranks and titles including Captain General of the Royal Marines, Colonel-in-Chief of The Parachute Regiment and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of Royal Air Force Marham.
Wreath Laid for Queen
A wreath was also laid on behalf of the Queen by Major Rob Treasure, of The Rifles.
At a glance
Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Britain's fallen heroes during Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph led by King Charles and Prince William.