King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph
The monarch presided over the annual Remembrance Sunday service, placing a wreath at the Cenotaph as veterans and members of the royal family paid tribute to fallen service members.
King Charles presided over the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London, laying a wreath in memory of those who died in war. The ceremony was attended by veterans, members of the armed forces and members of the royal family, who observed a two-minute silence and listened to readings and musical tributes. The event marked the culmination of a day of nationwide commemorations honoring the sacrifices of military personnel.
"We gather today to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom," the king said during the service.
The ceremony proceeded according to tradition, with the national anthem and the playing of "The Last Post" followed by the sounding of "Reveille" to signal the end of the day of remembrance.