King to lead two-minute silence at Remembrance Sunday service
Summary
King Charles III will lead a two-minute silence on Sunday at the National Service of Remembrance in London. The event honors those who died in conflicts, with the King laying a wreath at the Cenotaph and senior royals and leaders attending. Around 10,000 veterans will march, with additional events marking the day throughout the UK.Key Facts
- King Charles III will lead the two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT during the Remembrance Sunday service in London.
- The event takes place at the Cenotaph, a monument honoring those who died in conflicts.
- Senior royals and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will attend the ceremony.
- About 10,000 armed forces veterans and around 20 World War Two veterans will participate in the Royal British Legion's march-past.
- Remembrance Sunday events across the UK mark the end of World War One on 11 November 1918.
- The Festival of Remembrance took place in London's Royal Albert Hall, attended by senior royals and political leaders.
- This year's festival marked 80 years since the end of World War Two and recognized the end of a ban on gay people serving in the UK armed forces.
- Prince George attended the festival for the first time, next to his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales.
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